4th Mangboi Cup football
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 21 2011:
Hengbung Youth Club and Team Willy settled for a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 4th Mangboi Memorial Cup football tournament at Brig Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi.
Seiminthang scored the Team Willy goal in the 43rd minute while Hengbung responded through Helkhohao at the hour mark.
Lamkhohao of Team Willy became the first player to be booked yellow card in the 52nd minute for unsporting conduct.
Chairman of Sadar Hills Autonomous District Council SH Seipu inaugurated the tournament as the chief guest today.
While speaking at the opening ceremony Seipu conveyed that the Central Govt has approved development of playground in respect of Sadar Hills district even though a full-fledged district status is still awaited.
One playground each would also be developed in each village under Sadar Hills, where population figure exceeds the 1500 mark, he maintained adding that many other similar facilities will also be provided for beautifying the playground.
It is said that besides Brig Thomas Ground, matches of the 4th Mangboi Memorial Cup will be played at two other playgrounds namely Keithelmanbi Ground and LS Playground in Motbung.
All together 28 teams, clustered into seven groups of four teams each will vie for the top honour of the competition.
The champion team would be awarded cash prize of Rs.50,000, followed by Rs 30,000; Rs 15,000 and Rs 5000 for the second, third and fourth position teams respectively.
The tournament is being organised by Sadar Hills District Football Association in collaboration with Sadar Hills Veteran Football Club.