Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 03:
MPSC edged past PHAM 10-9 via the sudden death as SAI RC drubbed YAC, Yaiskul 7-1 on the opening day matches of the 2nd Meinam Amuba Singh memorial Hockey Tournament at Khuman lampak Hockey Stadium today.
The opening match between MPSC and PHAM began with Kh Rabikanta slamming in the latter's goal 16 minutes into the game before P Adeva equalised in the 31st minute.
With the penalty shoot-out also ending on level terms, sudden death was applied during which seven MPSC players were successful compared to six by the opponents.
In SAI RC's convincing victory, M Meghachandra (17th, 39th) and N Bikram (33rd, 41st/PC) contributed two apiece while M Amarjit (8th), Ksh Teikeshore (10th) and M Premananda (26th/PC).The inaugural programme of the tournament, organised under the aegis Imphal West District Hockey Association with four teams participating, was held with Ex-MLA and donor of the trophy Meinam Bhorot as the chief guest.