Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 30 2010:
Manipur trounced Nagaland 7-1 to set up summit clash against mizoram in the North east Dr T Ao Memorial Football Tournament on November 30 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
In the first semifinal today featuring finalists of the previous edition, Manipur outclassed their opponents and literary scored at will after L Nabachandra curled in a corner kick in the 10th minute.
While Lunminlal Khongsai doubled the lead in the 32nd minute Nabachandra struck again to make it 3-0 lead before an injury time goal by Asian provided momentary relief for Nagaland at the break.
Only three minutes into the second half, I Nilakumar regained the three goal advantage while goals from kh Naoton (61st), L Gouro (65th) and N Jimmy (80th) put the match beyond the rivals' reach.
The second semifinal between Mizoram and Assam witnessed a keen contest for a place in the final as neither side could score till late into the first session of the match.
mizoram eventually earned the right to face-off against the defending champions when Malsawmzuala lobbed the ball over the Assam custodian and into the open goal in the 40th minute.