Winners' Cup : GYC see off AKSA despite 3-3 aggregate draw, GDC draw RRFC 2-2 at home
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2022:
Gampum Youth Club (GYC) posted a 1-0 home win against All Kwakta Sports Association (AKSA) at Saikul ground in the ongoing 26th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup to advance into the quarter finals despite 3-3 aggregate draw.
GYC lost 2-3 in the hands of AKSA at Kwakta ground in the previous fixture and today's result made the aggregate scoreline read 3-3.Eventually the Saikul team who scored two away goals emerged enjoyed the edge.
The lone goal which earn GYC the slender win was scored by Ngamjakai in the 38th minute.
Meanwhile, Ground Development Committee (GDC) played out a 2-2 draw with Royal Rangers FC (RRFC)- Senapati at Mini Stadium Bishnupur in the quarter final first leg.
The home team found the lead in the 40th minute thanks to Khaidem Amarjit Singh who also went on to score another two minutes into the added time of the opening half after Walo of the visiting team found the equaliser at the stroke of 45th minute.
After the break, RRFC managed to equalise courtesy W Mathuhema in the 50th minute to keep their semi-final hopes alive.