Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 13:
Andro Mahila Mandal Assn (AMMA) lifted the junior title of Kshetrimayum Iboyaima Jr and Sr Women Football league Tournament after defeating Eastern Sporting Union, Wangkhei 2-1 in the league match.
The tournament organized by Imphal East District Football Association at Andro Kangjeibung began from September 7.In the junior section four teams are vying for the title.
AMMA lifted the title by virtue of being on the top of the table with seven points after registering two wins and one draw.
In the first match AMMA beat AYSC 1-0, drew with NYTHC 2-2 and overcame ESU 2-1 today.
For ESU, it beat NYTHC 2-1 in the opening match, drubbed AYSC 5-1.ESU drew first blood as early as 7th minute of the match with M Angoubi putting the ball in the net through a aerial pass from N Naobi.
The equalizer came in the 15th minute when defender Ch Bembem scored an indirect free kick outside the penalty box.
The match winning goal came in the second half when Rina Rai netted the ball from a deflection after the ESU custodian tried to save a hard hitting shot from striker Ph Bima in the 56th minute.
The closing function of the tournament will be held tomorrow at 12.15 pm with L Lukhoi Luwang, chairman Andro Nagar panchayat, N Sarat, chairman tournament organizing committee and S Jugeshwor, Khullakpa Andro as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.