Challenge Cup : FLAM, TBSFA enter semis with shoot-out wins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2025:
FLAM, Yaiskul and TBSFA, Taobungkhok reached the semi-finals of the ongoing 23rd Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament with shoot-out wins in the quarterfinal matches today.
TBSFA edged Mayai Lambi FA by 8-7 goals on penalties after playing out a goalless draw in the regulation time to seal their place in the semi-finals.
S Jiten, O Inaocha, Shyamsunder, Md Chaoba, Ph Chaoba, W Premchand, Th Rojen, Ch Anandkumar were on target for TBSFA as only K Dhananjoy, H Noren, Ch Surendro, T Bimolchand, H Rojit, W Ajit and L Bipin found the target for Mayai Lambi FA.
Later in the final quarterfinal match, FLAM beat Keishamthong FC by 8-6 goals on penalties after the two sides remained locked at 0-0 till the final whistle of the regulation period.
L James, Kh Manaoba, A Mahesh, K Paobichung, Lanpa Mangte, Th Kala, S Ranjit and O Ingobi converted from the spot during the shoot-out for FLAM as M Sanjitkumar, K Priojit, L Shyamsunder, Sh Marjit, Th Shanta and K Ringo Star scored for Keishamthong FC .
VSAI, Thangmeiband will play FLAK, Kyamgei in the first semi-final match on April 15 .