CEM cup soccer

Nagaon, Sept. 10: Kurseong United Football Club, Darjeeling claimed the title in the 6th CEM Cup Invitation Football Tournament, organised by NC Hills Sports Association, defeating Siphir Football Club, Aizawl 2-0 in the final at Haflong today.

Kurseong striker Amit Tamang’s corner brought the first goal in the 85th minute. Midfielder Santosh Tamang scored the second goal in the 92nd minute.

Siphir striker Nicky Malsawthanga was awarded Man of the Match. Three Kurseong players, — Songtosh Tamang, C.L. Zarjova and Prasant Tamang — were cautioned with yellow cards for rough tackles.

More than 15,000 football enthusiasts gathered at the NC Hills Sports Association Haflong ground to watch the final.

The tournament started in Haflong on August 23 after a gap of six years. A total of 18 teams, including 12 from the hill district, participated in the tournament.

Two home teams, Moulhoi Youth Club and Juvenile Youth Club, reached the quarter-final level.

Depulal Hojai, chief executive member of NC Hills Autonomous Council, attended the prize distribution ceremony as special guest.

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