Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 04 2009:
CKYC, Chingphu wrested the title of the 8th Jadonang Memorial Football Tournament and walked away with the top cash prize of Rs 40,000 after a hard-fought 3-2 penalty shoot-out victory over GUFA, Gaipuinam in the final at Khuman lampak Main stadium today.
After a scoreless draw at the end of normal period and extra-time of only 10 minutes, tie-break was applied, due to poor visibility, to decide the winning team which the Chingphu side eventually emerged as Nepolian Kabui, K Gandhi and G Naote found the mark from the spot.
Only Benjamin Kamson and Jempu Gangmei succeeded for GUFA, who were awarded Rs 20,000 .
Chingphu's G Gaikhanglinpu, K Namshillung and K Gandhi were also respectively declared the tournament's best player, best goalkeeper and top scorer (7) winners, each carrying Rs 1000 award.