Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 16:
SAI RC, Takyel overwhelmed YAC, Yaiskul 8-2 and MEIRAA, Bashikhong laboured to a 3-2 win as the winners top their respective groups and advanced to the semi finals of the 1st GK Memorial Men's Open Hockey Tournament being played at Khuman Lampak Hockey stadium.
Both SAI and MEIRAA have won two matches each.
In the opening match today won by SAI, M Amarjit emerged as the highest scorer with three while M Bronson contributed a brace.
N Bikram, W Jibon and AK Ratan were the other SAI scorers.
For the Yaiskul side, Premjit (39th) and Sanayaima (56th) reduced the loss margin.
The keenly contested tie between MEIRAA and MPSC began with OK Tolen providing the former's breakthrough only four minutes into the game which was neutralised by P Adeva five minutes later.
While S Bijen regained the Meiraa lead in the 19th minute P Priyokumar levelled again for the police side in the 43rd before Th Tompok slammed home the winner in the 53rd minute.