UBFC seal 3-1 away win, inch towards Winners' Cup semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 27 2021:
UBFC, Ukhrul who saw off UBSA, Kakching (6-2 aggregate win) carried forward their momentum to secure a 3-1 away win over MCK, Bishnupur in the 25th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2021-22 quarter final first leg.
It was a very lively start for MCK and UBFC at Bishnupur Mini Stadium as Khanganpam drew first blood just two minutes into the game only to be equalized by Th Lemba of MCK in the 8th minute.
The Ukhrul team, however, regained the lead with Khangatar making best use of a chance in the 33rd minute to make it 2-1 till the break.
The second half saw both teams desperately searching for goals from both the ends but neither team could find the target until Khanganpam dug deep into the stoppage time (90+4') to ensure UBFC enjoyed a 3-1 first leg advantage.
In the reverse fix, UBFC will host MCK at Artificial Turf, Lamlong Thongkhong on December 29 .