JSYC, YDO win in CC Meet qualifying
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 05 2014 :
JSYC Sadar Hills downed LASHAL Leimapokpam by a margin of one goal to nil while YDO Heinoukhongnembi crushed RACC Churachandpur by a margin of four goals to twoin the group D matches of the ongoing qualifying round of 58th Sir Churachand Singh KCSI, CBE Memorial Football tournament organised by All Manipur Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung.
A brace from Thangminlen in the 9th minute helped JSYC Sadar Hills win the match in the first group D league match today thus bettering the team's chances of qualifying for the tournament.
The Leimapokpam players' spirited efforts till the last minute to equalise went futile.
Thangtinlen and Paopu of JSYC and Thangamba of LASHAL were cautioned for unsporting behaviour during the match.
The second match between YDO and RACC today witnessed a competitive beginning.
YDO Heinoukhongnembi side opened their account in the 29th minute when Y James converted a crossing from the right flank through Sanjoy.
Another goal for the YDO side in the 39th minute by Anthony Kabui put the scoreline 2-0 in favour of YDO by the end of regulation time.
The CCpur side's hard work to equalise in the second half paid dividends when David F Tuollai netted a brilliant goal in the 61st minute.
However, not long after RACC's goal, Y Olen of YDO netted another goal in the 66th minute.
Another goal from Olen in the 82nd minute helped his team win the match 4-2 .
The second goal of RACC was scored by Michael in injury time.
In the Group C matches tomorrow, MSYC Moreh will clash with MT Leimakhong at 11.30 am while MSYC CCpur will take on NGL Thoubal at 1.30 pm.