Denzong Club to clash with SSB on Aug 15 finals
GANGTOK, August 13: It will be an all Sikkim affair in the finals of State level Independence Day women’s football tournament to be played tomorrow between Sikkim (North-East) and Sikkim (South-West).
The Sikkim (North-East) reached the finals by defeating their Darjeeling counterparts by two goals to one in the semifinal played today here at Paljor Stadium. The goals for Sikkim were scored by Reshma Rai and Prem Kumari Sharma while Roshna Tamang scored the consolation goal for Darjeeling.
Meanwhile, Denzong Club has reached the finals of the men’s football tournament by overcoming Sikkim Police in a tightly contested match. The final score line read 2-1 in favour of Denzong.
The Denzong team had taken the lead in the 27th minute through a brilliant move and finishing by central midfielder Tango.
The policemen bounced back and restored parity in the 59th minute through a penalty which was converted by Milan Lepcha.
However, a wonderfully volley by Manker from outside the D-box which caught the Sikkim Police goalkeeper out of position in the 75th minute was enough to send Denzong team in the finals.
The finals will be held on August 15 at Paljor Stadium
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