Veterans' football: FLAM beat VSAI-B to earn semis berth
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 26 2021:
FLAM fought back from two goals down to pull off a thrilling 3-2 win over VSAI-B to secure the second spot of Group B table and qualify for the semifinals of the 1st Lourembam Anganghal Memorial veterans' Football Tournament 2021.With the result, FLAM finished their league round campaign with six points from three matches, enough to confirm their place inthe last four.
Ng Ratan gave UVSA-B a commanding 2-0 lead inside 13 minutes.
But FLAM showed their intent with a spirited effort and turned things around.
Ak Mahesh gave FLAM their first goal in the 36th minute and then S Lempa Kom drew level for his side after making his effort count in the 45th minute.
Then it was up to Sachin Rai whose 50th-minute strike eventually made all the difference, sending FLAM straight to the semifinals.
The Sunday result completed the last-four lineup, pitting Group A winners UVSA-A against FLAM and Group B winners VSAI against VFC.