Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 16:
Despite being held to a 2-2 draw in the away match against Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) at Wangkhei ground today, Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) advanced to the final of the 9th M Chittamani Memorial Winners� Cup football tournament by virtue of its 2-0 win at SAI NERC ground which served as the police team�s home ground.
In the final match - date of which is yet to decided - of the tournament organised by AMFA the strong favourite MPSC will take on resurgent TRAU, Tiddim Road who overcame semi final rival YWC, Thambalkhong with goal average of 3-2 in the home and away semi finals.
In today�s second semi final, MPSC having a 2-0 goal advantage, surged ahead with a 25th minute strike from Nabin Rai only to see their formidable rival restore parity through MK Mathiew�s goal three minutes from end of first half.
Deshkumar regained the MPSC lead in the 67th as ESU equalised again with K Ashok scoring three minutes later.