XI Star, GDC to face off in Winners' Cup final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 18 2022:
XI Star Sporting Union and Ground Development Committee (GDC) both faltered in their semifinal second-leg matches on Sunday but the two sides still managed to reach the final of the 26th Winners' Cup 2022 .
Both XI Star and GDC had prevailed by a 3-1 margin in their respective semifinal first-leg games against their opponents.
In the second-leg fixtures, XI Star suffered a 2-1 defeat to Lamka Sports Club while GDC fell 1-0 to Kuki Football Academy.
David Chinminthang scored both goals in LSC's 2-1 win over XI Star.
The LSC striker opened the scoring in the 49th minute but Khumanthem Taibanganba drew level for XI Star in the 53rd minute via a penalty kick.
David regained the Lamka squad's lead in the 58th minute for the eventual 2-1 result.
Despite conceding two goals, XI Star booked a final spot courtesy of their 3-1 first-leg performance.
In the final, XI Star will square off against GDC, who also lost in their second-leg tie against KFA but their 3-1 first leg victory was enough for them to set the summit clash with the Akampat side on December 20 .
The two finalists get automatic promotion to the AMFA Cup.