Gogocha hits three as Classic FA breeze past Punjab into U-17 Youth Cup semis
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 25 2023:
Gogocha Chungkham scored a hat-trick as Imphal -based Classic Football Academy steamrolled Punjab State FA on their way to the semifinals of the U-17 Youth Cup.
The Classic FA boys inflicted a heavy 7-0 defeat on their Punjab opponents in their quarterfinal encounter at Deccan Arena, Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Gogocha set the tone for the rout with an 8th-minute opener as Mutum Anish Singh upped the ante making 2-0 in the 16th minute before he went on to triple the lead in the 27th minute.
After Anish's double, Gogocha claimed his second goal in the 35th minute and Khullakpam Zahir Khan found their fifth in the 40th minute before Gogocha completed his hat-trick in the 52nd minute.
Then Punit Thangjam added a goal in the 72nd minute to wind the scoring up as Manipur enjoyed a smooth passage to the semifinals where they will face Himalayan Kinnaur, who defeated Gandhinagar Football Club in a penalty shootout.
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Academy and Himalayan Kinnaur will play their semifinal match on January 27 at 10 am.
In Thursday's quarterfinal fixtures, Sudeva Delhi will be up against Zinc FA while Chennaiyin U-17 take on Mut-hoot Football Academy.