TRVSA edge out Sangai FC to complete semi-final line up of 1st BBM Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 12 2019:
The semi-final line up of the 1st S Brajabidhu and W Muhindro Singh Memorial Veteran Football Tournament (BBM Trophy) being organised by Imphal East District Veteran Football Association, Salanthong at Nungoi Ground has been completed today with TRVSA, Malom edging out a Sangai FC, Thangmeiband by 2-1 goals in the last quarter final match.
First half goals scored by Surchandra and Ennakumar earned TRVSA the semi-final as Sangai failed to snatch an equaliser although they pulled back a goal.
Surchandra opened up the scoring in the 28th minute as Sangai FC held their goalline line firm for a major portion of the first half.
Sangai FC's condition got worsened when Ennakumar doubled their lead the very next minute.
The second half saw Sangai toil hard to come to level term but ended up with only one goal through S Bupen off a penalty in the 45th minute, giving away the last semi-final berth to the Malom side.