Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 28 2010:
Despite conceding an early goal MPSC collected maximum points after a 3-2 victory over YWC, thambalkhong in a first leg match of the 5th Manipur State League football tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
The Thambalkhong side took the lead on a Barjohn Thanglallawn goal within two minutes of the match which the police side neutralised in the 10th minute through I shanta before M Somochandra provided the lead in the 23rd.Even though Suresh Rai restored parity in the 44th minute, N Deshkumar's 82nd minute goal ensured the MPSC win.
The match was marred by seven yellow card bookings which including four of the police players cautioned for unsporting conduct.
In another match, ESU, Wangkhei and USA, Khurai settled for a goalless draw.
At Khuman Lampak Main Stadium where the MK Ghanendrajit Memorial (IE) Super Division Football League tournament is being held ABA, Kshetrigao and PYA, Kairang split points after a goalless draw.
on the otherhand, DOAK (Yairipok) defeated RAU, Lamlong Thongkhong 2-1 in the M Ibobi (IE) Division I Football League Tournament also played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
Th Premkumar (35th, 37th) scored both the Yairipok goals while Premkanta pulled back one for RAU in the 57th minute.