Klasa win Shirui Cup opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 17 2011:
An entertaining opening match between KLASA, Keinou and Ukhrul Football Club in the 28th Shirui Lily Cup National Level Football tournament ended with the last edition's semifinalists emerging victorious at 5-3 in penalty shoot-out at Tangkhul Naga Long ground today.
Watched by a capacity crowd, the tourney opener began with KLASA drawing first blood at the half hour mark through Homeshore which the home team equalised late in the first half when Yarmi converted from the spot.
While Homeshore slammed home from a Th Ricky cross the Keinou side conceded the penalty when S Herojit brought down Christopher inside the restricted zone.
KLASA prevailed in the tie-breaker thereby dampening the mood of the local supporters.
With the stalemate continuing in the second half, tie-breaker had to be applied to decide the winner.
While T sushil, O Babumacha, S Homeshore and L Jiten succeeded during the shoot-out, UFC's first attempt taken by Victor hit the crosspiece with the fourth attempt from Simon saved by the rival custodian P Haridas thereby making successful shots of Pulu and Somipan inconsequential.
The tournament organised by District Sports Association, Ukhrul under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association is being participated by 10 teams.
MPSC and XI Star, Ukhrul will play tomorrow at 1.30 pm.