Sagolband Utd seal their place in RGGFM semis
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, January 31 2020:
The State League team who have been offered a direct place in the knock-out stage, today stormed into the semis of the ongoing Raja Goukhothang Guite Football Memoriam 2020 at Lamka Public Ground.
The Imphal based outfit defeated Zotal FC by 2-1 in closely fought match that was witnessed by a record turnout despite the unanticipated downpour rain that almost threatened the play.
Basanta's opener in the 28 minute, which came in the form a spot kick quietened a raucous crowd inside a mud-shrouded match.
But Zotal side who have had built a reputation for upsetting more illustrious opponents came roaring back in the 72 minute when Khup steered home a powerful kick from a lively cross.
Both sides squandered chances in a breathless game of counter-attacks, before George Kom found space in the box to settle the outcome with an 89th minute strike that gave Sagolband their second win of the tournament.
The semifinals will be played on coming Monday and Wednesday while the final too is scheduled to be played within next week.