SU, RAU set up semis in State League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 28 2022:
Sagolband United and Rising Athletic Union (RAU) booked the remaining semifinal spots of the 15th Manipur State League 2022 in contrasting styles on Monday.
Singam Subash Singh scored a brace to help Sagolband United cruise past Ganggam Soccer Club 3-0 in their quarterfinal encounter at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
The Sagolband side were in action mode from the word go and their relentless efforts upfront paid off in the 15th minute when they unsettled the Ganggam defence for Singam Subash to drill home their opener.
They, however, failed to make further inroads but made sure that their opponents were off the scoreboard heading into the second period.
The second half saw spirited efforts from both sides but it was Sagolband United who rose to the contest.
In a goalmouth battle at the other end, Subash again proved his worth as he capitalised on a space to fire in his second goal (78) before teammate Yami Longvah tripled their lead in the 89th minute, making it impossible for GSC to mount a comeback.
RAU, meanwhile, overcame Southern Sporting Union in a thrilling penalty shootout to set up semifinal clash with Sagolband United.
The match stretched to the spot kicks after the squads failed to break a 0-0 deadlock.
In the shootout, RAU delivered on four of their five shots to come out 4-3 winners.
The semifinal fixtures pit KIYC against KLASA FC on December 1 and RAU against Sagolband United on December 3 .