GANGTOK,: The young colts of Chennaiyin FC stunned tournament favourites
Church Boys United, Nepal 1-0 to clinch a semi-final berth in the 40th
Governor’s Gold Cup here at Paljor Stadium.
Vishal R scored
the all-important goal in the 86th minute to secure the hard-fought
victory for the Chennai team. He was declared the ‘Man of the Match’ in the
game played under floodlights.
The
quarterfinal witnessed a massive turnout of spectators, most of them in support
of the Nepal club. However, the Church Boys United could not find a way past
the speedy and tenacious players of Chennaiyin FC.
With their
loss, all the four foreign clubs who were given the direct quarterfinal berth
have exited the tournament.
Chennaiyin FC
now takes on local club Gangtok Himalayan SC in the second semi-final on
November 21.
The first
semi-final will be played Wednesday evening under floodlights between Northeast
United FC and Gokulam FC, Kerala.
CM joins the hillside gallery crowd
The football
crowd at the stadium was treated to an unexpected and heartwarming moment as
Chief Minister PS Golay made a surprise appearance at the event.
Amidst the
cheers and excitement of the evening, the Chief Minister joined the local crowd
in the hillside gallery, immersing himself in the electrifying atmosphere. His
presence brought an added spark to the already thrilling quarterfinal clash
between Chennaiyin FC, ISL (Reserve team) and Church Boys United, Nepal.
As he cheered
alongside the fans, the Chief Minister’s genuine enjoyment and camaraderie with
the public resonated deeply, highlighting his love for the game and his
connection with the people. His surprise visit added an emotional touch to the
evening, leaving spectators and players alike inspired by his support for the
sport, informs an IPR release.
Today’s Match
Semi-final
Northeast United vs Gokulam FC Kerala
Peep! 5:30 pm
