TRAU wrest Loktak Trophy title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16 2012:
TRAU, Kwakeithel claimed the title of the 6th Loktak Trophy 2012 football tournament with a 5-3 penalty shoot-out triumph against NISA, Thangmeiband in the title showdown at Moirang Multi-purpose Higher Secondary School ground today.
After a barren first half, Michael Joute put NISA ahead in the 79th minute while S Piba headed home the TRAU equaliser four minutes from end of normal period.
In the penalty shout-out, G anthony Kabui, L Chandramani, H Prem and L Bikram succeeded for the Kwakeithel side while only O peter and S Herojit managed to beat the TRAU custodian.
The champions were presented the rolling trophy and Rs 50,000 cash while NISA had to be content with half the amount.
NISA's S Herojit bagged the top scorer award for his competition tally of five goals with his teammate Premkumar adjudged the best goalkeeper.
Host AMOFA were declared the winner of fair play team honour.
The tournament organised by All Moirang Football Association was sponsored by Loktak Power Station.