Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 24:
MBSU, Wahengbam Leikai outplayed City Club, Heirok 10-3 while TRUGPU, Nambol defeated YOSC, Khurai 3-1 and YPO, Wangbal held Lenlai Club, Churachandpur to a 1-1 draw in the opening day matches of the M Chittamani Memorial Winners' Cup Football Tournament today.
In the MBSU win over the Heirok side at the latter's home ground in Kodompokpi ground, Umakanta (2nd, 63rd, 80th), Inaocha (5th, 35th, 74th), Boipu (10th, 43rd, 54th) and Boithang (70th) struck for the winners as Ibungo (17th), Henary (62nd) and Jacky (90th) narrowed the loss margin for the opponents.
In TRUGPU versus YOSC tie at Nambol, Y Jugeshwor provided the latter's' breakthrough with an 18th minute strike before goals from Kh Naoton (24th), G Anthony (31st) and T Shyamo (33rd) spurred the Nambol comeback and eventual triumph.
the drawn encounter between Lenlai and YPO at Kakching, featured goals from Paojangam Haokip (33rd) for the Churachandpur side and the YPO equaliser by PR Runglan (77th).