Shamphabi FC emerge champions of 4th AFC Football tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, July 08 2018:
Shamphabi FC, Sapam beat Sonalika FC, Konung Mamang 2-0 to clinch the champions title of the 4th AFC State Level 7-A-Side Men's Open Cash Prize Football Tournament 2018, organised by Athokpam Football Club at its playground from June 20 with 16 teams participating in it.
The winners, Shamphabi FC walked away Rs 60,000 richer while the runners up team were contented with Rs 40,000.Both Shamphabi FC and Sonalika FC took off the game cautiously with a series of interceptions before going into the break without any breakthrough.
Shamphabi FC however entered the field with more purpose in the second half and it was in the 32nd minute that Roshan opened up to hand a 1-0 lead.
Though the impetus remained with the Sapam side their attempts were kept off well by the Konung Mamang side until Krishnanda slotted another goal to disappoint their rival's with a 2-0 win and eventually lift the tournament title.
For their rash tackling, Sanjip and Naocha of the winning side were yellow carded in the 27th and the 45th minute.
S Dina of Shamphabi FC bagged the best goalkeeper award while Krishnanda and Radhakanta laid their hands on the highest goal scorer and best players title respectively.
Best defender title went to Th James of Sonalika FC while best midfielder title was awarded to Md Yaseer of 9-Shining Star.
The discipline team title was awarded to AFC, Athokpam.
The valedictory function of the tournament was attended by Md Fazur Rahim, MLA Wabagai AC; Th Shyamo, Chairperson, Thoubal Municipal Council; Okram Surjakumar, MLA Khangabok AC and other dignitaries who also gave away prizes to the winners and other participants.