With the end of the semifinal round, Lalcha Memorial Team Saparmeina and KMT Khongngam sailed through to the final of the ongoing Kuki Football Academy's Open Night Football Tournament at D Phaihel, Kangpokpi District.
In the deciding semifinal matches yesterday night, Lalcha Memorial Team (LMT) Saparmeina had a narrow 2-1 win over contender Twilang Area Sporting Association (TASA) to enter the final of the prestigious tournament.
Quick succession goals of Seigoumang (36th) and Paominlun (39th) give the Saparmeina side the final berth as the contender TASA could only manage to pull back a goal through Songpu Singsit in the 70th minute.
In another match, KMT Khongngam was lucky enough to have a 4-2 win over Satlun Memorial Team (SMT), Haipi after a goalless draw in the normal time and an opportunity to play the final match with Lalcha Memorial Team Saparmeina.
The third-place match between SMT Haipi and Twilang Area Sporting Association will be played tomorrow(December 3) evening.