KSC edge out UJB 3-2 in Jiri Cup
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2020:
Kuki SC (KSC) saw off UJB, Hmarkholien by 3-2 goals today at Jiribam Hr Secondary School playgroundin the 13th Jiri Cup Invitation Football Tournament.
The second match of the preliminary round knock-out stage between KSC and UJB emerged a very tight affair with both looking for the next stage of the competition but the former team came out victorious with Jacob winner lately in the 82nd minute.
Both teams started positively and it was UJB who drew first blood in the 18th minute with Jacob Lalhmangai finding the target but KSC pulled level four minutes from half time (41')through K Minthang.
Spirited KSC carried forward the momentum after the break and overturned the lead in their favour with Lenminthang scoring in the 50th minute but UJB were back into the game with Nehemia hitting an equaliser in the 69th minute.
Both team were seen plying for the winner latter on with incisive runs but Jacob goal for KSC in the 82nd minute proved to the difference maker.