Barak FC beats G Sports in a penalty series and reaches the final

May 28, 2022

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Barak FC beats G Sports in a penalty series and reaches the final

Kohima: Barak FC defeated G Sports FC in a penalty shootout to enter the Kohima Super Cup 2022 final with a 5-3 score after the match ended in a 3-3 draw after 120 minutes of play.

Fans of both teams crowded into the IG Stadium in Kohima when two of the top teams clashed in Saturday’s first semi-final.

In the 13th minute, Barak FC’s Elminhao Kilong Kuki scored the first goal of the match, but the team was unable to take the lead as G Sports FC winger Menguzelie Rutsa equalized in the 14th minute.

Barak FC’s Winamthiu led the team with a score in the 73rd minute via a corner kick from the defender of G Sports FC into the back of the net. Moments later, Temjenwati Longkumer of G Sports FC equalized with a penalty in the 80th minute.

During extra time added to the game, G Sports FC’s Kekhrieletuo Tsira surprised the fans with a goal in the 92nd minute, but Indian Super League (ISL) winger Baoringdao Bodo van Barak FC’s equalizing goal in the 93rd minute sealed the score at 3-3, forcing the winner of the match to be decided on penalties.

In the thrilling penalty shootout, Bodo scored the winning penalty to make it 5-3 at the end of the shootout, as a G Sports FC player failed to net the ball.

This led to the victory of Barak FC, making them the first finalist of the tournament. Barak will face the winner of the second semifinal between A Yhome FC and New Market FC on Sunday at 1.30 pm.

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