FC Imphal, VSAC post similar 1-0 win in Sangai Trophy Veteran Football tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04 2019:
FC Imphal, Mayaikoibi and VSAC, Churachandpur managed similar 1-0 wins in today's Group D league matches of the 3rd Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Championship 2019 which is underway at Mapal Kangjeibung since March 31 .
The first Group D league match of the day saw VSA, Sora and FC Imphal played out very competitively and held off one another from opening up till the break.
The second half was also a similar affair as both teams shared equal amount of possession and attempts but a 39th minute strike from A Dilip Singh was more than enough for FC Imphal to earn all three points.
M Shyamsunder of FC Imphal was yellow carded by the referee in the 39th minute of the match.
In the second Group D league match of the day, both Sangai FC, Thangmeiband and VSAC, Churachandpur, which are filled with for star players of the State, displayed a fine attacking football but neither side had finishing touch to take the lead in the first half.
The second half also witnessed a series of fine runs and timely interceptions from both sides making the score lock at 0-0 for almost throughout the proceeding but it was Malsawmpek Sanate who snatched a last minute goal (60th minute) and gave VSAC the surprising 1-0 win.
Sh Marajit of Sangai FC was yellow carded for reckless kicking in the 52nd minute of the match.
CVFA, Chajing will meet KMVA, Keirak in a Group A league match tomorrow at 2 pm while TRVSA, Malom will take on SHDVFA, Sadar Hills in another Group A league match latter at 3.30 pm .