Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2009:
USA, Khurai and TRUGPU, nambol cruised into the quarter final round of the 53rd CC Meet football tournament after knocking out THAU 3-0 and edging past Sagolband United 7-5 via the tie-breaker respectively at Mapal kangjeibung today.
DSA, Sadar Hills had also advanced into the quarter final league round winning the opening yesterday.
In USA's 3-0 triumph, Y Sobha slotted home the opener in the 18th minute of the match before additional time goals from Y somorendro (90+2) and M Robinson (90+3) ensured the Khurai side's advancement into the next round.
On the otherhand, TRUGPU earned its place in the quarter final after the penalty shoot-out as normal period ended in a 3-3 stalemate with Joseph Khongsai (3rd), T Thomas Boyzone (69th) and W Padama (85th) scoring the SU goals and S Surchand (26th), N Sushil (29th) and M Sudhiranjan (59th) levelling for the nambol side.
During the penalty shoot-out, G Marungmei, L Ratan, Kh Naoton and N Sushil succeeded from the spot for the eventual winners while L Gouro's shot was saved by the rival custodian.
In comparison, only Th Kala and T Bipin managed to convert their attempts into goal with Boyzone's shot saved by the TRUGPU goalkeeper and Kh Naoba hitting the post.