Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 21 2009:
North Imphal Sporting Association (NISA) have booked their berth in the final round of the 31st Federation Cup Football Tournament 2009 .
At Oil Nehru Maidan Stadium, Duliajan (Assam) today, NISA overcame a stiff challenge from Arhema Sport Club, Meghalaya in the last qualifying round match of Group D .
NISA took lead in the 40th minute with Manimohon beating the rival goalkeeper in the otherwise keenly contested match.
Arhema Sport Club levelled the score in the 70th minute.
The regulation time ended in 1-1 tie.
Ten minutes into the extra time, NISA got a fine opporunity to put the team on a winning position.
But Benajim missed the penalty.
NISA were rewarded for their untiring, aggressive efforts when they were awarded another penalty kick just two minutes later .
This time Thomas made no mistake.