Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09:
NYTHC, Okram Chuthek defeated ESU, Wangkhei 2-1 in the last league match of the 5th Senior Women�s Winners� Cup for BM Singh Trophy 2004 football tournament today to deny MPSC women their fifth consecutive title of the tournament.
Needing only a draw to wrest the title, the Okram Chuthek side scripted a brilliant come from behind win after ESU had taken the lead in the 29th minute through I Prameshori.
Undeterred by the initial jolt, NYTHC matched their more revered opponent after the change of ends before Lalvarmoi Hmar restored parity in the 70th minute.
ESU could have regained the lead but agility of W Robita Devi under the NYTHC goal denied any further goal to the Wangkhei side affecting two brilliant reflex saves as the match entered the last quarter.
The Okram Chuthek bench erupted in joyous celebration when the tournament�s prolific scorer Lalvarmoi again exhibited her clinical finish to put the match in safety with an injury time goal.