Lalkhanlen hattrick fires JSYC into KFA Night Tourney pre-quarterfinals

Our Correspondent
KANGPOKPI, Oct 21: A promising young striker Lalkhanlen produced a stellar performance to score thrice and propelled Jamsat Songtun Youth Club (JSYC) through to the pre-quarterfinal round of the ongoing KFA's Open Night Football Tournament at D Phaihel village in Kangpokpi district.
Lalkhanlen hit the opener against Tintong Football Club, New Keithelmanbi early in the 3rd minute before adding two more goals in the 38th and 40th minutes and set up the comfortable 3-0 win.
Earlier in the first match, TYPOM Maohing thrashed United Saparmeina Youth Club 3-0 to book a berth in the pre-quarterfinal round courtesy goals from Seivanglen (26'), Letjahao (52') and Lungoumang (70').
In the second match, JSFT Saparmeina area overwhelmed Ekou Mulam 3-1 to enter into the pre-quarterfinal round. Satkhohen (3'), Laljakap (61') and Jangkhosei (84') scored for the Saparmeina side while Thangminsem (31') scored for the Ekou Mulam side.
Meanwhile, in women's volleyball, Saikotjang Youth Club defeated Kikim Team 25/14, 25/19 in the first round while Kangpokpi Women Police defeated Volleyball Lovers by 2-1 sets (18/25, 25/21, 25/23). In men's volleyball, Lomgol defeated Friends of Unity in straight sets (25/9, 25/18) while Gelbung Youth Club defeated Chalbung Youth Club in a similar two straight sets (25/18, 25/24).