1st Sub-Jr Boys Inter Club Football: W John double helps RAFA set up final date with TYDA

    16-Aug-2019


By Our Sports Reporter
IMPHAL, Aug 16 : W John scored twice to help RAFA, Bishnupur edge out F4C-C, Aisan S/H 2-1 and set up ultimate clash of the 1st Sub-Junior Boys Inter Club Football Tournament, 2019 with TYDA, Bishnupur which sealed a 1-0 win against KAFC, Chandel earlier in the first semi-final match at Football Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak.
It was a sheer brilliance from W John that helped RAFA earn the final spot as he struck the opener in the 10th minute of the game before Haowanglen of F4C-C draw level in the 32nd minute to make it 1-1 till the break.
W John then made his second strike in the 48th minute after few unsuccessful attempts as the second half resumed, and helped his team regain the lead. RAFA managed to hold on to their lead till the final whistle despite F4C-C attempts to level the score and eventually sealed the final spot.
Earlier, TYDA and KAFC played out a tense contest as the two sides were desperate to book the final berth but a late 74th minute goal by Naotomba helped the Bishnupur Club earn the coveted place after a barren first half.
Langanglung, W Benarjit, N Abungton and M Avinash of TYDA respectively yellow carded in the 18th, 34th, 38th and during stoppage time while Thumlimilan Monsang and K Alex of KAFC saw the same respectively in the 11th and the 35th minute.
The two finalists will clash for the top honour on August 18.