Songpu hat trick guides KFA into Thadou Trophy semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, April 28 2022:
With another hat trick, an emerging footballer from Kangpokpi, Songpu Singsit shined in Kuki Football Academy's win over Haipi Youth Athletics in the ongoing Thadou Trophy played at Saparmeina public ground on Thursday.
Songpu's goals in the 39th, 41st, and 74th (Penalty) minute, before Haokholen's 81st-minute strike ensured the Academy to secure 4-3 win over the Haipi side to sail into the semi-finals of the tournament.
For Haipi Youth Athletics, the goals were scored by Mangpi (59th), Ngambom (66 th), and Sesem (76th) .
In the second quarter final match, Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team overwhelmed FC Concord to book a berth in the last four as ISL player Jackychand marshalled both attack and defence for his side.
The appearance of Jackychand also drew a mammoth crowd.
An early 3rd-minute goal from Robinson before Lalminlun's 52nd minute strike and Lalsiem's 90th+ goal give Dr Nehginpao Memorial Team the sec ond semi-finals berth as FC Concord managed to score a single goal through vet eran striker S Tuboi in the 86th-minute.On Friday, The Legends will play the third quarter final match against Leikot Area Youth Organisation while the last quarter final match will be played between TSA Sadar Hills and HMLT K Gamnomphai.