SU down CFA on penalties to set up CC Meet final with SSU
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 16 2022:
Sagolband United (SU) outscored Classic FA on penalties to face SSU in the final of the 63rd Sir Churachand Singh Memorial Invitation Football Tournament (CC Meet) 2021-22.The two sides went into the penalty shootout after they remained deadlocked at 2-2 in the regulation time.
SU were the better said in the first-half contest and were ahead within 25 minutes when Ch Anandkumar found the back of the net.
They then extended their lead in the space of six minutes after Basanta Moirangthem was on target.
Classic FA reduced the arrears via a penalty kick for which Serto Worneilen Kom stepped up to score from the spot.
The second period saw a see saw battle riddled with some missed chances from both teams but SU managed to keep the opposition at bay through the 7th minute of injury time until Ganningam Malangmei sprang a surprise.
The Sagolband side were shell-shocked at the turn of events in the final seconds from time when Ganningam salvaged a 2-2 draw for Classic FA with a composed finish.
In the penalty shootout, SU delivered on all of their four attempts while Classic came up short with only two successful shots.
Ch Anandkumar, N Binan Singh, C Seilenlal Mate and Basanta Moirangthem all converted their shots to give SU a 4-2 penalty victory that propelled them to the final where they will meet SSU on Friday, March 18 at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.
Earlier on Tuesday, SSU eased past KLASA FC 2-0 in their semifinal encounter.