Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 07 2010:
SSU Singjamei and XI Star SU Akampat have stormed into pre-quarterfinals of the 54th Sir Churachand Singh KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament 2010 .
At Mapal Kangjeibung today, SSU overcame a spirited challenge from IBSA Yumnam Leikai.
However, as the match progressed, the Singjamei slowly took control of the midfield though none of their strikers were precise enough to capitalise the opportunities that came their.
L Gogocha broke the deadlock after collecting a long thrown in in 59th minute and it proved decisive to take SSU to the pre-quarterfinals.
The second match saw a keen contest between NLYC Churachandpur and XI Star SU Akampat which the latter won 3-2 .
Thangoulien put the Churachandpur side ahead in the 15th minute.
Five minutes later, Ch Rish levelled the score before he added another by intercepting on a missed back pass from an NLYC defender.
Lianmuansang restored parity in the 54th minute through a fine free kick from just beyond the penalty box.
Ch Rish netted his third goal through a header off a corner kick in the 76th minute to seal the match.