Football: Shirui Lily Cup kicks off
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 29 2023:
YOSC and LYCC registered wins as the 30th Shirui Lily Cup National Level Football Tournament 2022-23 got underway at Ukhrul HQ Ground on Wednesday.
With the results, both teams progressed to the quarterfinals.
YOSC scored at both ends to beat Charlao FC 2-1 in the opening match.
Daniel struck in the opener for YOSC in the 32nd minute but Charlao FC clawed their way back into contention in the 63rd minute with Thotkadhar on target.
After conceding, YOSC took 10 minutes to regain their lead.
It was Lungouhao whose 73rd-minute effort sealed the victory for his team and ensured their place in the last eight.
LYCC rode on Renghong's second-half goal to edge past TSFA 1-0 in the second match.
Renghong scored his match-winning goal in the 77th minute that propelled his side to the quarterfinals.