Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09, 2010:
Table toppers YWC, Thambalkhong preserved its unblemished record with a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over SSU, Singjamei as NISA, Thangmeiband held on to its early lead to defeat AIM, Khabam by a solitary goal in first leg matches of the 5th Manipur State League football tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
In a keenly contested match, SSU took the lead in the 25th minute through S Santa which YWC neutralised when John Leirenshang found the match in the 45th minute.
The Thambalkhong side established a two goal advantage with Th Vandona (54th) and K Rocky (60th) rocking the rival goal.
Even though Santa converted an 85th minute penalty, YWC defenders held their fort to collect maximum points.
The all important NISA goal against AIM was headed in N Jimmy only two minutes into the match.
The match was marred by seven yellow card bookings.
In the 17th L sangita Devi Memorial (IW) Division I Football League tournament played today at Chajing Kangjeibung, YAC, Yaiskul drubbed NYC, Thangmeiband 5-0 as CHIKL, Chajing blanked SAI RC, Takyel 2-0 with L Nganba (17th, 40+1) netting both the goals.
In YAC�s victory, T Khamba (14th, 21st) and N Netaji (24th, 67th) scored a brace each with Themyui Jajo scoring the fourth in the 60th minute.