Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31 2009:
KLASA, Keinou and AIM, Khabam will clash for the title of the inaugural Hijam Irawat memorial Invitation Football Tournament at Eastern Shine School ground, Moreh on april 2 .
In semifinal matches played today, KLASA rallied to defeat UPAA, Kyamgei 2-1 while AIM edged out MBSU, Wahengbam Leikai 4-3 via the tie-breaker.
After Th Kiran netted the UPAA goal seven minutes into the first semi final match, L Rabichandra and L Jiten respectively scored in the 63rd and 78th minutes to ensure the Keinou side's passage to the title match.
In the AIM versus MBSU match that ended in a goalless draw, four of the former converted from the spot in the penalty shoot-out compared to only three out of five attempts by the Wahengbam leikai side.