21st Winners' Cup RAU register win against YSWA at home
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2016:
Hosts RAU, Lairikyengbam edged past visitors YSWA, Utlou in the opening match of the Thangjam Birchandra-Maipakpi Memorial 21st Winners' Cup which began today at RAU's home ground, Artificial Turf, Khuman Lampak.
The tournament, to be held on knockout cum Home and Away basis, is being organised by AMFA under the sponsorship of Babina Health Care and Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
The opening match which began about 30 minutes behind schedule witnessed a pacey.
None could make any breakthrough in the first half.
After the barren first half, both sides surged and played attacking game.
The hosts managed to score twice in quick succession while the visitors pulled one back in the second session.
The hosts opened their account as Moyon Kaping dribbled past YSWA defender with a superb and agile footwork and slammed home a goal in the 55th minute.
RAU extended the lead in the 57th minute as A Rishan's long range attempt found the net of YSWA.
L Premjit pulled one back for the visitors in the 70th minute.
YSWA will host RAU, Lairikyengbam at their home ground, SAI-RC ground, Takyel on Oct 28 .
The scheduled match between Komlathabi Development Club (KDC), Chandel and KFC, Senapati slated to be held at KDC home ground, Komlathabi slated for tomorrow at 1 pm has been postponed due to some inconveniences.