Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 03:
First half brace from T shyam in the space of six minutes helped KVFA, Khurai defeat SUVFA, Singjamei Kakwa 2-0 in the final of the 2nd Koijam Yaima Memorial Football Tournament at Akampat ground today.
Shyam scored in the 29th and 35th minutes of the match.
The champion veterans walked home richer by Rs 20,000, SUVFA had to be content with Rs 10,000 while third place VSAI, Thangmeiband and fourth position holders CBVT were respectively awarded Rs 5000 and 1000.Best discipline team title carrying a cash prize of Rs 1000 went to FVWA, as best player, best goal-keeper and top scorer awards each carrying Rs 500 each were bagged by TL Minthang Vaiphei (KVFA), N Japan (XI Star) and Ch Dorendro (SUVFA/5) respectively.
The final match and closing/prize distribution ceremony were held with Health Minister Gaikhangam and president of tournament hosts XI Star SU NK Rajen Singh as the chief guest and president respectively while MLA Bijoy Koijam and AMFA president A Santoshkumar graced the occasion as guests of honour.