YOSC, HISU advance in CC Meet qualifying round
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 08 2014:
YOSC, Khurai blanked AMOFA, Moirang while HISU, Thoubal defeated TUC, Thongjao in the ongoing qualifying round of 58th Sir Churachand Singh KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament, organised by All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), today at Mapal Kangjeibung.
In the first match of the day, YOSC's A Nongthang struck twice in the 34th and 61st minute to help his team win against AMOFA by a margin of 2 goals to nil.
YOSC's Mamang Khongsai and AMOFA's M Bidyasagar were both sent off for unsporting behaviour in the 47th minute while H Sailesh, Palmei Lanchalung of YOSC and Palmei Dingampu and S Homeshwor of AMOFA were yellow carded during the match.
The second match of the day between HISU and TUC began with stiff challenges from both teams.
The first goal of the match came after TUC's Salemthang Chothe converted a fine pass from Angthot Lamkang in the 14th minute but HISU equalised in the 43rd minute after AN Konyak slammed home a goal.
With the scoreline reading 1-1 at the end of regulation time, the match was taken to the penalty shoot out.
In the penalty shoot out, HISU's LR Zuala, K Omesh, Genneo Haokip and M Marjit succesfully converted their shots.
TUC managed to score just one goal from MK Hunding Chothe and went down by a margin of 5 goals to two.
HISU's Th Suraj and TUC's SK Bunghong Lamkang were cautioned during the match.
Tomorrow, YDO, Heinoukhongnembi Konjeng Lamdong will clash with JSYC, Sadar Hills at 1.30 pm.