Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 30 2009:
LUKSA, Utlou outplayed XI Star SU, Akampat 3-1 in a Group A match to virtually secure quarter final berth in the 11th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament being played at Mapal Kangjeibung.
The Utlou veterans came from behind to win its last group match today which also crashed any hope the Akampat side had of advancing in the competition as it had suffered three defeats compared to only a win in the six team group.
On the otherhand, the win was LUKSA's third in the tournament.
As the top four teams from each group are supposed to play in the quarter finals the Utlou side with a record of three wins, one draw and a loss are certain to progress.
Today's match began with Ksh Thoiba scoring the XI Star goal in the 33rd minute which also spurred the Utlou veterans to stage the fightback through Golmei Ahanjao Rongmei.
Golmei converted a 35th minute penalty to restore parity and added his second in the 43rd.Th Lolen ensured the triumph with an injury time goal in the one hour match.