Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 21:
Despite going down to UPAA, Kyamgei by a solitary goal, ABA, Kshetrigao emerged as the champion team of the Moirangthem Ibobi Memorial Division I (IE) Football League Tournament 2007.UPAA scored the only goal at YOSC ground, Khabeisoi in the 45th minute through Hemjit but the result made no difference to ABA's title pursuit as the Kshetrigao side had already pocketed an unassailable 13 points in the seven team competition which saw RAU, Lairikyengbam Leikai secure the runners-up position on 11 points as YDC, Langdum finished third (10).SWC, Sawombung also culled 10 points but was placed fourth due to inferior goal average while today's win propelled UPAA to the fifth spot followed by TYWO, Takhel (4) in seventh and winless SSC, Sekta last.
Meanwhile, in the MK Ghanendrajit Super Division Football league Tournament 2007 played at the same venue Mangminthang Haolai found the NESU, Khurai net in the 20th minute to help Citizens' Club, soibam Leikai carve out a narrow 1-0 victory.