Manipur in semifinal of Women`s Football Championship

Gangtok: Title contender Manipur today defeated Assam 4-0 to enter the semifinals of 1st Pempa Dorjee Memorial All India Women`s Football Championship at Paljor Stadium here. Striker I Prameshwhori Devi scored a brace, while M Bembem Devi and the skipper Sh Rani Devi struck goal a piece for Manipur. With six points in kitty, Manipur will play against Sikkim `Red` in their last league tie on October 11. In the other match, Tamil Nadu kept their hopes alive for a semifinal berth defeating Sikkim `Green` 2-0. Striker Angal Adolfes and substitute N Kanaga Valli scored one goal each for the winners. In tomorrow`s fixture, Orissa will play against West Bengal, while KFA Darjeeling will take on Assam. Bureau Report