Night football: JSYC, HUNT, VMT, PCSC book semis spots
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, October 28 2022:
After a thrilling quarterfinals matches, four teams including two memorial teams sailed through to the semifinal round in the ongoing KFA's Open Night Football Tournament at D Phaihel village in Kangpokpi district.
The semifinalists are Henthang Lhunlal Memorial Team, K.Gamnomphai Motbung, Vomthang Memorial Team, L Lhangnom, Phat Chomkhat Sporting Club, Saparmeina and Jamsat Songtun Youth.
In the first quarterfinal match, Henthang Lhunlal Memorial Team, K Gamnomphai beat Koubru Bakery Football Club 4-2 via a tiebreak after a goalless draw in the normal time to reach the semifinals.
In the second quarterfinal match, Vomthang Memorial Team, L Lhangnom defeated Hatneithem Memorial Team, Saikul 4-2 .
Lhunkhopao (1) and Thangminlen (76 ) scored for HMT Saikul while Seigouhao (9 ), and Ziem Khongsai (11', 22') scored for VMT, L Lhangnom.
In the third match, Phat Chomkhat Sporting Club overcame Satlun Memorial Team, Haipi 5-4 via a tiebreak after a 1-1 draw in the normal time.
Letgoulen (23 ) scored for Phat Chomkhat Sporting Club and Lenminlal (30') scored for SMT Haipi in the normal time.
In the fourth match, Lalkhanlen shone bright with his poker (20, 43, 44, 53) as Jamsat Songtun Youth Club (JSYC) thumped Tongsei Memorial Team (TsMT) Bungpi Area 4-0 .
JSYC's custodian Mangboi Kipgen also made a huge contribution to JSYC's win with his multiple brilliant saves.
The semifinal matches will begin on Saturday evening.
In men's volleyball, eight teams including KGVT Molsohoi, Complex Kpi, Galbung Youth Club, Lamgol, KSC, Saikotjang Youth Club, Khochal Youth Club, and Doulhun Memorial Team entered the quarterfinal round.
In women's volleyball, SGAYO, NSYC, Teen Star, Saikotjang Youth Club, Women Police Kangpokpi, P Khothah-II, Volleyball Lovers, and Rangers made it to the quarterfinal round.
Volleyball's quarterfinal matches for both men and women will begin on Friday evening.