Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 02 2009:
TRUGPU, nambol outclassed YWC, Thambalkhong 2-0, TRAU, Kwakeithel edged past MPSC by a solitary goal and USA, Khurai humbled PYC, Phoudel 6-1 in first leg matches of the 4th Manipur State League at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
While TRUGPU coasted to the comfortable victory with second half goals from L Gouro Singh (72nd) and M Sudhiranjan (89th), USA came from a goal down to script the emphatic with Malaimi Zimik (44th, 63rd, 79th) spearheading the counter-offensive with three goals.
L Govind (28th), S Dinakumar (37th/P) and S Umakanta were the other scorers.
The Phoudel side went ahead on Krishnachandra Singh's ninth minute goal.
In the TRAU versus MPSC clash, Lunminlal Khongsai netted the former's matchwinner 13 minutes into the game.
Defending champion NISA is on top of the points table with 13 points in the 12 team competition while MBSU, Wahengbam Leikai and TRUGPU are at joint second on 10 points each.