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ARC Shillong to play Neroca FC in Manipur soccer final
IMPHAL, Dec 21: The Assam Regimental Centre (ARC) Shillong and defending champion NEROCA FC Sangakpham will be facing in the finals of the ongoing Manipur’s oldest premier soccer championship known as 60th Sir Churachand memorial football tournament or CC Meet for the second time on Friday.
In the second semi final match of the tourney here this afternoon, NEROCA FC Sangakpham trounced Kangpokpi district giant FC Zalen by 2-0 goals. In the first semi final match played on Tuesday, ARC Shillong beat Southern Sporting Union (SSU) by a solitary goal.
Once ARC Shillong bagged the runner’s title of the CC meet while NEROCA FC Sangakpham won the winner’s title in 2012. The tournament is being organized by All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) since December 4 this year with active participation of more than 20 football teams including teams from out state.