Paokai powers Ward No 1 into KIWAT Final
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, February 05 2019: Paokai double in the 47th and 56th minute and singles from Haominlen and Sehgouhao helped Ward No 1 trounce Ward No 11 4-0 and book the final berth of the ongoing 15th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament at M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi DHQs.

Haominlen found the opener early in the 11th minute and put Ward No 1 ahead with a 1-0 lead in the first half before Paokai quick-fired two goals.

Sehgouhao then slotted the last goal in the 70th minute against the lackluster Word No 11 to earn a place in the final which will be held on February 9.Paaji Hangshing and Sehgouhao also known as She Messi for his Messi look alike appearance and style of footballing combined in tandem in the midfield to support the two talented striker Paokai and Haominlen in doing away Ward No 11 from the tournament.

The day could have been different for Ward No 1 had its Custodian Mimin Chongloi not produced a pair of brilliant saves to preserve his team's lead and the front man of Ward No 11 (A) had made a good finish in three of the goalmouth opportunities.

In another first semi-final match of Team-B, Ward No 8 (B) eliminated Ward No 12 (B) 2-0 to line up for the auspicious final match.

Satminthang converted a penalty kick in the 26th minute after Len Hangshing was brought down in the penalty area by Ward 12 (B) defender and Satshei had another first touch goal in the 56th minute after he substituted an injured team-mate in the second half.

Tomorrow, Ward No 1 (B) will play Ward No 14 (B) in the second semi-final of Team-B at noon while Ward No 13 (A) will lock horns with Ward No 10 in another second semi-final of Team-A at 2 pm.

Meanwhile, the final match of Men's and Women's Volleyball will held on February 7 at Sports Complex, Kangpokpi DHQs which will be grandly grace by Lunseh Kipgen, Chairman, KTC as chief guest while Hekim Hangshing, president, KWWO and Tolminthang Misao, president, KYU will attended as guest of honour and functional president respectively.

In Men's Volleyball, Ward No 3 will play Ward No 2 in the final match while Ward No 9 (B) will play Ward No 3 (B) in Women's Volleyball final.

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