Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 11:
Lambung Youth Cultural Club defeated Lamphou Pasna Youth Club in an absorbing final of the 1st DC Trophy football tournament with the competition winner decided through penalty shoot-outs at Maha union High School ground today afternoon.
After a goalless draw in regulation period and 10 minute added time spot-kicks had to be applied to decide the champion team.
Out of five attempts each, Lambung players scored four with SNG Peter�s kick save by the opponent custodian.
However, Lamphou Pasna YC fared poorly in the shoot-out with Lukhu Thawar and NS Darhmamhring failing to direct their shots in the goal.
HL Rumngwar, SNG Kailen, ST simon and HT Kongam converted their attempts into goals while only BD Michael, PY Hmangthung and LH Kotha succeeded for the Lamphou side.
The winners walked home with the trophy and Rs 10,000 cash booty as Lamphou had to be content with trophy and Rs 5000.LPYC�s Lukhu Thabar was adjudged the best player of the tournament as ST Simon and SNG Kailen of LYCC shared the highest scorer award with three goals each.
Korungbol Moyon of Kapam Development Club bagged the best goalkeeper title of the tournament organised by Chandel District Sports Association.