KFA, F4C complete last 16 lineup in Manoranjan football tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 09 2023:
KFA (Kangpokpi) and F4C (Saikul) notched up contrasting wins on the fifth day of the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament to complete the last 16 lineup.
Chongloi netted a hat-trick to steer KFA to a convincing 4-1 victory against SU (Sagolband) in the day's first match played at SAI Sports Complex, Takyel.
It was SU who took the lead when Paogouthang converted for his side after 16 minutes.
KFA responded in a matter of five minutes and went on to overturn the scoreline, thanks to Chongloi.
Chongloi made it all square in the 20th minute and put KFA ahead a minute later.
Then Shunjanthan extended their lead with a 33rd-minute strike before Chongloi completed his hat-trick in the 59th minute for the eventual 4-1 result in KFA's favour.
F4C, on the other hand, upset NEROCA 1-0 in a tight contest as the Saikul side were rewarded for their early goal.
It was Lalgougin whose 6th-minute effort eventually made all the difference.
KFA will face KSC while F4C take on Poloi in the pre-quarterfinals.
The first pre-quarterfinal match on Friday (February 10) will see KLASA FC (Keinou) up against Classic FA (Chingmeirong) .