Yaisa FC, Flyers progress in Chandel Christian Village Cup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 21 2022:
Yaisa FC and Flyers progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the 1st Chandel Christian Village Cup 2022 after both teams prevailed on Friday.
Yaisa FC had an easy day with a 4-0 rout of Sudden Plan in the day's first match at Mini Sports Complex, Chandel.
Yaisa overwhelmed their opponents in the opening 45 minutes, scoring all their goals inside 25 minutes.
Nobin set the tone for the rout with a 5th-minute opener.
Then Zion doubled the lead in the 16th minute and Ghanashyam made it 3-0 in a one-minute span before he went on to score his second and team's fourth goal.
Yaisa FC, however, failed to replicate their strong first-half showing after the break but they still managed to keep the opposition at bay for an emphatic victory.
Flyers, on the other hand, rode on Angshuirong Khaling to seal a 3-2 victory over Mantri Pantha.
Angshuirong opened the scoring in the 34th minute and he extended the lead eight minutes later before Ningtingdam netted twice (49th, 50th) to restore parity for Mantri Pantha.
Sanathoi put Flyers back in front after scoring in the 53rd minute as his side clung on to emerge the victors.