Yairipok FC, Charan FC reach 3rd Paona Memorial Football Tournament semis
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 18 2024:
Yairipok FC and Charan FC registered quarterfinal victories to enter semi-finals of the ongoing 3rd Paona Memorial 9-A-Side Football Tournament organised by EEO, Lamding at its playground.
In the first quarterfinal match of the tournament, Yairipok FC knocked out FC Yaisa 5-1 riding on goals from Rohit (13', 18'), Govin (49'), Punit (51') and Topper (56') .
The only goal for the losing side was scored by Denish at the fag end of the game (60+1') .
Later in the second quarterfinal match, Charan FC and PUBG United Angtha played out a goalless draw in the regulation time before Charan FC emerged 5-3 winners in the penalty shoot-out.
Diya, Rishiraj, Anil, Devo and Bikash found the target for Charan FC in the penalty shoot-out while only Ruaj, Korou and Rajesh scored it for the Angtha team.
YVA FC, Wangjing will play Endeavour FC, Wangjing in the third quarterfinal match tomorrow from 2 pm before Sangaiyumpham FC take on Saruk FC, Yairipok from 3.30 pm in the last quarterfinal match.