USA upset Lajong in CC Meet

IMPHAL, Dec 7: Composure of United Sports Association (USA), Khurai penalty takers in the tie-breaker knocked out reigning champion Lajong FC, Shillong from the 55th Sir Churachand Singh KSCI CBE Memorial Football Tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung today.

A moment from the match between
 Lajong(red and white)and USA
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After a 1-1 normal time draw in the third quarter final clash, penalty shoot-out was applied during which thongminthang, Boyesh Rangla and Haolengou Kipgen converted the first three attempt of the Khurai side, who custodian S Narakanta parried the rivals’ first shot taken by Seikhohao Tuboi.

The following attempts of Lajong taken by Jenga Rongmei and Ronald Zothangzama went wide.

Earlier in the match, Lalmunmawia provided the Lajong breakthrough from a Lalrenzuala Khiangle essay at the stroke of half-time whistle.

S Ratan’s cross to Thangkhosen Haokip saw the latter restore the score in the 49th minute.

In the first semifinal match tomorrow, NISA will play NEROCA at 1.30 pm at Khuman Lampak Main stadium.

for the semifinal matches VIP gallery ticket will be Rs 200 while ordinary stand ticket is fixed at Rs 50.

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