Lamkang sports: Haika enter football QFs as Thamlapokpi, Betuk record big wins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 18 2022:
Haika Khuwbul beat DASCO in a penalty shootout to become the second team to earn a quarterfinal berth in the football event of the All Lamkang Sports Meet 2022 at Angkhel Chayang on Wednesday.
Earlier on Tuesday, host team Angkhel Chayang progressed to the last eight with an 8- 2 hammering of Khorpi.
Haika Khuwbul held their nerves to outscore their opponents 5-4 in the penalty shootout after the two sides remained deadlocked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time.
In the shootout, Rengtun, Sk Morningson, Bungpem, Rengdon, Kamningwar and Angpol all made their shots count to give their side a thrilling win that sent them straight to the quarterfinals where they will meet the winners of the match between Challong and Thamlakhuren.
During the match, Reng shingam (8'), Rengdon (55') and Robert (67') scored for Haika Khuwbul while Clavin (10'), Angwar (72') and Bung dam (79') helped Khorpi salvage a 3-3 draw, resulting in the penalty shootout.
Earlier in the day's first match, Betuk eased past Komsen 5-1 courtesy of strikes by Bormi (23'), Joseph (36', 75'), Kojoy (38' own goal) and Ashok (78'), while Kobok (43') got the consolation goal for his team.
In other action, Thamlapokpi inflicted a crushing 7-1 defeat on Lamkang Khunou.
Darpol (18', 28') and Khumson (63', 79') netted a double each as Paolin (10'), Reringshel (50') and Raingam (53') contributed one goal apiece to help their team seal a thumping victory.
Lamkang Khunou scored their lone goal through Jv Mate (45') .