Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29:
Lenlai Club Churachandpur today recorded a emphatic 4-2 away win over Wino Sports Association (WSA) Ukhrul in the first leg semi-final match of the 12th M Chittamani Memorial Winners Cup 2007.In another first leg semi-final match, MBSU Wahengbam Leikai edged past TRUGPU Nambol 2-1 in their home match at THAU Ground.
At Tangkhul Katamnao Long ground, the hosts took an early lead in the 7th minute through superb strike Kharapam Shimray.
However, 8 minute before half-time, K Thangoulien found the equaliser off a corner kick.
Just seven minutes later, Lenlai got a free kick at the top of the penalty box after WSA custodian K Themchungam committed a disastrous gaffe of handling ball outside the goal area in a bid to block advancing Lenlai strikers.
Through the spot kick, Lenlai regained lead in the first half.
In the second , the visitors added two more goals against just one by the hosts.
In the other semi-final match, TRUGPU took an early lead in the 6th minute.
Although the visitors maintained their slender lead in the first half, MBSU turned the table in their favour in the second half through a brace from Boythang in the 46th and 70th minute.
The lone goal for TRUGPU was scored by T Shyam.