IMPHAL, Jan 8: NISA Thangmeiband has reached final of the DSA Kakching football tournament being held at DSA Kakching playground. NISA will clash with MPSC in the final on January 10. NISA overcame spirited challenge from SAO Kakching to reach the title stage with a 3-2 win.
In the second semi final played today, NISA took an early lead as Somorendro scored from close range in the 2nd minute.
Before the first half whistle blows, NISA consolidates their lead with another goal scored by Bijen in the 42nd minute.
As the second half was in progress SAO manage to reduce one goal with Samananda scoring in the 50th minute.
However, in the next minute NISA’s Jimmy netted in third goal for the team to regain their position.
Again in the 83rd minute, SAO posed a threat to NISA’s celebration of entering the final as Robinson narrowed the goal difference with a fine goal.
SAO’s spirited challenge failed to capitalise as the match ended in a 3-2 in favour of NISA.
During the match, referee awarded three yellow cards. NISA’s Ajitkumar and SAO’s Matum and Ngamba were cautioned by the match referee during the match for unsporting behaviours and committing foul play against rival players.