KLASA FC enter 15th Manipur State League final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 01 2022:
KLASA FC outscored KIYC on penalties to reach the final of the 15th Manipur State League 2022 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Thursday.
The first semifinal match stretched to the penalty shootout after both teams ended 1-1 after extra time.
In the shootout, KLASA prevailed 3-1 against their opponents with Ningthoujam Momocha Singh, Khundongbam Johen Singh and Soraisam Dhanachandra converting their shots for the Keinou side, while KIYC saw just one conversion through Naoroibam Romen Singh and three of their penalty kicks saved by the KLASA goalkeeper.
Earlier in the regulation-time action, KIYC had a promising start as Konjengbam Jim Singh gave the side the upper hand with an 8th-minute goal.
But they gradually lost the momentum in the ensuing minutes of contest and wilted on pressure from a flurry of attacks by KLASA, who were awarded a penalty kick in the 26 minute, for which Ningthoujam Momocha stepped up and scored from the spot.
Momocha's equaliser paved the way for KLASA's triumph in the penalty shootout en route to the final where they will face winners of the second semifinal match between RAU and Sagolband United.