Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 17 2008:
In a thrilling encounter of the 52nd Sir Churachand Singh, KCSI, CBE Memorial Football Tournament 2008 Qualifying Round, Sagolband United overcame XI Star SU Akampat in sudden death.
At Mapal Kangjeibung today, the two teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
As per tournament rules, the referee took recourse to tie-breaker to decide the winner.
However, after spot kicks by five players from each side.
The match remained undecided as four players from each team converted their spot kicks.
Later, the referee called one player each from the two teams in sudden death.
At last, the match went in favour of Sagolband United as Golmei Gaikhangningpu converted his spot kick wheras Thangminthang of XI Star failed to convert.
In the second match, Citizen Club Soibam Leikai edged past LSC Churachandpur 2-1 .
For the Soibam Leikai side, G Leibakchao scored both the goals while Ngulkpsian scored the lone goal
for LSC.