Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2009:
COSMO, Wangkhei defeated SEYO, Singjamei to advance into the final of the 11th Dr kanti Mukherjee memorial Invitation Hockey Tournament where it will face MPSC on March 22 at 2 pm at Khuman Lampak Hockey stadium.
While MPSC advanced to the summit round with a 7-2 debacle of PHAM, yaiskul yesterday, Cosmo overcame stiff resistance from their second semi final opponents before finally prevailing at 3-1. After goals from M Chingkheinganba (12th) and RK Chitaren (26th) paved the way for the Wangkhei side's maiden entry to the final of the prestigious tournament, Th hemjit pulled back one for SEYO in the 30th minute to hold back the rivals' celebration.
however, RK Bikramjit ensured that the title aspirations of Cosmo remain within reach by slamming home the matchwinner six minutes from the final hooter.
SEYO and PHAM will play for the third position tomorrow.