Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 19 2009:
North Imphal Sporting Association (NISA), Thangmeiband have advanced into the final of the 31st North East Zone Group D Federation Cup Qualifying Round football tournament after defeating Assam Rifles Soccer, Tejpur 2-1 at OIL Nehru Maidan Stadium, Duliajan (Assam)
today.
The reigning CC Meet and manipur State League champions opened the score through Santosh in the 25th minute before captain Rajesh Meitei doubled the lead in the 72nd.for the AR team, Abel reduced the score deficit with only seven minutes remaining from the final whistle.
In the final match of the NE zone competition to be played on November 21, NISA will take on Meghalaya's Arhima Sports Club.
The winner will advance to the final round of the Federation Cup tournament.
Arhima overcame OIL Football Club, Duliajan by a solitary goal.