KSC crowned MM trophy champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 26 2013:
Kuki Students' Club (KSC), Lambulane confirmed its status as a force to reckon with in the state football scenario by clinching the title of the 2nd MM (Mairembam Manindra) Trophy tournament with a solitary goal victory over Southern Sporting Union (SSU), singjamei at moirang Multi-purpose higher Secondary School ground today.
having featured in the Manipur State League and the prestigious CC Meet football tournaments since the past few years but without much such, with the exception of reaching the semifinals of the latter competition, the lambulane side finally ended its trophy drought when G Ngulkhosiem pounced on a rival custodian's sloppy collection to slot home the championship winning goal in the 76th minute.
A free-kick by PS Themreishang found Thomaskhup Vaiphei whose's attempt bounced off the SSU goalkeeper Narakanta and landed near Ngulkhosiem, the latter making no mistake from close range.
The win fetched KSC the rolling trophy and top cash prize of Rs 50,000 with SSU having to content with Rs 30,000 .
The fair play trophy went to TRAU, Kwakeithel as S Robindro of DM Rao and Manchalalzem of KSC (four goals) respectively bagged the best player and top scorer awards.