Winners' Cup : FC Lamjao storm into semifinal
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, November 21 2019: FC Lamjao Kakching today stormed to the semi-final while JSYC, Kangpokpi reached quarter-final of the ongoing Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial 24th Winners' Cup 2019 after beating their opponents in their respective home grounds, today.

Following a 3-3 draw in their first leg match, the Kakching team, today, defeated LYCC, Chandel by 3-0 in their home ground to reach the semi-final.

The first goal of FC Lamjao came from E Joykishan, who successfully converted the penalty in the 26th minute, while the second and third goal for the Kakching side were netted by Th Yaiphaba (87') and L Kisan (90+3') .

Meanwhile, JSYC Kangpokpi beat Symropia FC by 3-0 goals in another crucial second-leg fixture of the ongoing Winners' Cup fixture played at Brig Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi DHQs today.

Though the visiting team Symropia FC representing Churachandpur headed into the high-voltage fixture on the back of a 2-0 advantage, a result they earned after beating JSYC Kangpokpi at Churachandpur ground three days ago, succumbed to 3-2 on aggregate at Kangpokpi.

The match witnessed a different side of JSYC Kangpokpi as they enjoyed most of the possession and opened their account in the 9th minute through Paogulthang L .

As the home team required atleast two more goals to earn a place in the quarter-final, JSYC continued their effort to extend the lead while Symropia FC focused on their defence in the second half.

As the game reached its climax, a breakthrough moment for JSYC came through Seiminhad Vaiphei goal in the 70th minute.

After the aggregate was down to 2-2 tie, Paogulthang L rose again and rounded off the scoring for Kangpokpi team in the 81st minute, thereby securing a place for his team in the quarter-final.

KIYC Kshetri Iril Mapal will meet KPFC Bishnupur on November 23 at the ABHA ground, Kshetrigao while AMOFA Moirang will face MPSC at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School ground.

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