Shaheed Manoranjan Memorial Football : 2-1 comeback win propels SSU into semi-finals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2021:
SSU, Singjamei sailed into the semifinals of the 11th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament 2020-21 being organised by 143 Bn CRPF under the aegis of IGP, Manipur and Nagaland, CRPF at S AI Sports Complex, Takyel.
In the third quarter final match of the tournament staged today, Apu Kabui gave UTLWO, Uripok a good start opening up the account in the 15th minute.
The lead however did not last long as SSU gathered momentum and found the equaliser through Th Suraj in the 23rd minute.
The two sides struggled to find the lead after the equalizer but had to enter into the break with the score level at 1-1 .
After the restart, SSU were seen commanding the game and it was in the 55th minute that they completed the turnaround as Th Premjit found the net.
The Singjamei side then held on to their lead till the final whistle to secure a place in the semis.
KLASA, Keino will play ESU, Wangkhei in the last quarter final clash of tournament tomorrow.