Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2010:
Cosmo, Wangkhei outplayed SSA, Charangpat by four goals to one to storm into the final of the 16th State Level Under-16 Boys Hockey Tournament being played at Khuman Lampak Hocket stadium.
The first semifinal match played today witnessed the Wangkhei custodian L Joseph making a number of saves to help his side cruise to the summit round where they will take on the winner of tomorrow's other last four clash between UYAC, Kongba Uchekon and SYUC, Uchekon Khunou.
The Wangkhei side surged ahead when L Heramani sounded the SSA board in the 26th minute which the rivals neutralised on H Mani's 37th minute goal.
However, after Ph Churchil restored the Cosmo lead in the 50th minute and K Johnson knocked in two goals within a span of five minutes (53rd, 57th) the match ended with the Wangkhei side winning in convincingly.
The final match of the tournament organised by Hockey Manipur is scheduled for April 22 .