Song Song, Tobumai, Chowainu and Pudunamei in Mao Martyrs' Trophy semis
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 03 2026: Song Song, Tobumai, Chowainu and Pudunamei are into the semi-finals of the Mao Martyrs' Trophy following their quarterfinal victories today at ASUFII FA ground.

Song Song earned their semi-final berth by beating Makhel in a seven goal thriller.

Daikho Kholi made a desperate attempt to put Makhel back into contention with a double but his effort went in vain as Song Song held onto their lead thanks to A Kathepri's double.

L Kaisii (5') and Th Adaziio (7') gave Song Song a rousing start before A Kathepri scored his first in the 29th minute to make it 3-0 .

Athikho Ashuhrii reduced the margin by a solitary strike for Makhel in the 36th minute before Daikho Kholi further cut the deficit in the 53rd minute.

A Kathepri however scored his second the next minute to double the advantage before Daikho had his second in the 68th minute.

Makhel's comeback effort in the remainder of the game met strong opposition and eventually Song Song walked away as 4-3 winners.

In the second quarterfinal match, another Kathepri hit a treble (2', 5', 90+4') to earn Tobumai a 3-1 win over Makhan Centre.

The lone goal for Makhan Centre was scored by Kikholu in the 20th minute.

In the third quarterfinal match, Chowainu edged out Shajouba 4-2 via penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 regulation draw.

Sani found the breakthrough for Chowainu in the 28th minute before Adaziio drew level for Shajouba in the 50th minute.

Later in the shoot-out, Choro, Sani, Hriishuo and Meishel scored it for Chowainu to seal the victory as only Chiseo and Adaziio were able to find the target for Shajouba.

Later in the day, Pudunamei crushed Ch Khullen 5-0 thanks to goals from Etsiiziio (3'), Ashuziio (34'), Athio (46'), Khoziikho (68') and Elohrii (75') .

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