11th Manipur State League AIM, SU script contrasting wins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 04 2016:
Defending champion AIM, Khabam eased to 2-0 win over KLASA, Keinou while Sagolband United (SU) eked out a 1-0 win over SSU, Singjamei today in the ongoing 11th Manipur State League at Mapal Kangjeibung.
AIM and KLASA made a positive start and exhibited their tacts and skill with some accurate passing.
However, none could break the deadlock in the first half.
Even as AIM were less impressive in the first half, they bounced back with vigour in the second half with the instinct to demolish the citadel of their opponents.
They got rewarded for their efforts when O Romanta struck a brilliant shot that went beyond the reach of KLASA custodian in the 83rd minute.
KLASA scurried to find the equaliser.
However, they were denied any chance by AIM defenders.
W Angousana doubled the lead as his superb header found the net of their opponents in the last minute of the additional time.
The second encounter saw SU eking out a 1-0 victory over SSU.
Both sides made impressive start with SSU sniffing a goal in the 25th minute as penalty was awarded against SU when their defender’s hand came into contact with the ball.
Md Imran stepped up to kick the penalty.
However, much to their dismay, the SU custodian L Premkumar made a brilliant save.
Kh Krishnananda slammed home the winner for SU, as he latched on a deflecting ball in the 38th minute. SSU got another chance to equalise the goal in the 80th minute.
O Ajoy struck a brilliant lob ball from midfield taking advantage of the SU goalkeeper’s stepping out of the penalty area.
However, SU defender O Ajay headed off the ball thus earning the team full points.