USA defeats Lajong FC in penalty shootout
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 07 2011:
USA, Khurai today beat Lajong FC Shillong, in penalty shoot-out after playing out a 1-1 draw in normal time in a quarter final match of the ongoing 55th Sir hurachand Singh, KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament, 2011 played at Mapal Kangjeibung and entered the semi final rounds.
The match which began in high notes on both sides proved to be a tough match with each players vying for the ball for a berth in the semi final rounds of the tournament.
Lalnunmawia of Lajong FC Shillong came up drew first blood in the 45th minute of the match when the referee was about to blow the whistle.
On the other hand, USA players right from the start of second half were on the look out for a chance to equalize.
As a matter of chance they got the opportunity to equalise in the 49th minute of the match and successfully turned it into goal.
The match ended in a draw with the scoreline at 1-1 .
In the penalty shoot out, two kicks of Lajong FC Shillong went wide from the goal posts and the first one was saved by the USA custodian.
On the other hand all the three kicks of USA Khurai found the back of the net and thereby a semifinal berth for USA.
In the first semi final match, which will be played tomorrow at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium, NISA Thangmeiban will clash with NEROCA, Sangakpham for the berth in the final match.