Eimi FC enter final in Challenge Cup
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11 2017:
Eimi FC entered the final of the 19th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament 2017 after defeating FC Wangkhem 5�4 (1�1) in a penalty shoot-out in the first semi-final at the Eleven Star Sporting Union Ground, Akampat.
At the end of regulation time, the match was tied at 1�1, with Jangminlen scoring for Eimi FC (18th minute) and Kh Sumanta for the FC Wangkhem (37th minute).
In the penalty shoot-out, Jamkhotinlen, Napolean, Lienthuom, Seikhohao and Akam took the kicks from penalty mark successfully for Eimi FC.
For FC Wangkhem, only Sh Jiten, Md Amjad Khan, W Tomba and Md Liyaz Khan scored and lost the match.
Chajing FC will play SHDSVFA Sadar Hills in the second semi-final tomorrow at 3:30 pm.
The 19th Challenge Cup, which starts from 20 April, is held under the aegis of the Manipur Veteran Football Association.