SU, TRAU FC reach Shaheed Manoranjan football quarters
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 13 2024:
Sagolband United and TRAU FC ensured their places in the quarterfinals of the 14th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial Football Tournament with wins on Tuesday.
The Sagolband squad struck twice in the first half to beat FCR (Noney) 2-0 en route to the last eight.
After a barren first period, Sagolband United ramped up the intensity and capitalised on their attacking prowess to break the 0-0 deadlock in the 56th minute.
It was K Arunkumar who gave Sangolband their first goal after the break.
Then a stiff battle ensued, with back-and-forth exchanges that lasted until Y Gopi added their second goal seconds before the final whistle.
Later in the day, TRAU FC held off Juvenile (Tera) to win 1-0 on their way to the quarterfinals.
A Dinku turned hero as his effort in the 69th minute made all the difference at the end of the game.
On Wednesday (February 14, 2024), ESU and KYVO will square off for a quarterfinal spot.