FC Imphal reach Sangai Trophy final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 15 2022:
FC Imphal (Mayaikoibi) overcame a stiff challenge from TBSFA FC (Taobungkhok) to eke out a 1-0 win in the first semifinal match of the 4th Sangai Trophy Veterans' Football Championship 2022 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong, on Wednesday.
FC Imphal were rewarded for their goal in the first half as M Kiran struck in the decider in the 28th minute to propel his side to the final.
After the goal, an intense battle ensued with a flurry of attacks and counter-attacks riddled with some missed chances from both sides, but FC Imphal proved their worth by gaining the upper hand in the first half that eventually titled the scales in their favour.
In the second semifinal match on Thursday, UVSA (Lilong Chajing) will take on SVA (Khongjom Keirak) .