SSU, DMRAO in final of Manoranjan tourney
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 20 2024:
SSU, Singjamei will face off against DMRAO, Sekmai in the summit clash of the 14th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial State Level Open Football Tournament on February 23 .
In the semi-final matches at SAI Sports Complex on Tuesday, SSU defeated AIM, Khabam and DMRAO outlasted YSWA, Utlou by identical 3-1 score margins.
L Kishan opened the score for SSU in the 9th minute as Y Joychandra (12th) doubled the lead.
AIM came back strongly after the lemon break with Sh Boy bridging the score deficit in the opening minutes of the second half, the team a ray of hope to reach the final.
However, SSU maintained the lead with the defenders exhibiting steely resolve and thwarting the AIM onslaughts.
The Singjamei side then put the match beyond doubt as L Roshan found the back of the opponents' net in the 90th minute.
Meanwhile, Y Sonam Chothe's 33rd minute strike put DMRAO before L Vicky (45+2nd) doubled the score in the second last four clash against YSWA at the same venue.
With Md Isra Khan also joined the scoring spree with a 73rd minute strike to dash any hope of a comeback for the Utlou side, whose consolation goal was netted by Ch Chinglen in the 75th.The final match followed by prize distribution and closing ceremony of the tournament would be held at SAI Sports Complex, Imphal from 12.30 pm on February 23 .