Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 02 2009:
District sports Association (DSA), Sadar Hills rallied to script 2-1 victory over NCYWO, Nungsai Chiru in the opening match of the 53rd Sir Churachand Singh KCSI CBE Memorial Invitation Football tournament at mapal Kangjeibung today.
NCYWO's R Ditchung scored the tournament's first goal with a dipping long ranger only two minutes into the match.
However, the Sadar Hills side restored parity as a Thangoulal Kipgen and Paolal move resulted in the latter slotting home in the 35th minute before Hegenlotjem struck the matchwinner two minutes from end of normal period.
Lalpu and mangkhohao of the winning side and PD Omega of NCYWO also became the first three players to recieve yellow card bookings in the tourney opener, which was inaugurated by Manipur Olympic Association president MLA Bijoy Koijam.
Tomorrow's matches at the same venue will feature USA, Khurai against THAU, Thangmeiband (11.30 am) and SU, Sagolband versus TRUGPU, Nambol (1.30 pm).