UBFC earn first leg advantage in Winners' Cup semis race
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 27 2021:
Khanganpam scored at both ends to guide UBFC (Ukhrul) to a convincing 3-1 win over MCK (Bishnupur) in the first leg of their quarterfinal tie in the 25th Winners' Cup at Mini Stadium, Bishnupur, on Monday.
UBFC started with a bang as they needed just two minutes from kickoff to move ahead courtesy of a cool finish by Khanganpam, but MCK fought back in a matter of six minutes through Th Lemba.
Their second goal didn't come easy but after dogged efforts at the other end, UBFC retook the leaid in the 33rd minute with Khangatar on target.
The Ukhrul side went into the second half leading 2-1 .
The second period was a frustrating contest as goals eluded both teams and the see-saw battle came down to the wire where UBFC proved their worth with a third goal.
It was Khanganpam who claimed his second and team's third goal in the final seconds of stoppage time to help UBFC pick up a crucial a 3-1 away victory against MCK in the first leg of the Winners' Cup quarterfinal tie.