Ukhrul beat Saikul in Inter District Football Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 17 2022:
UDSA Ukhrul overcame DSA Saikul in a penalty shootout in the 11th Inter District Kangleipak Football Trophy 2022 at Mapal Kangjeibung on Thursday.
The Ukhrul squad staged a stunning comeback to force a 2-2 draw that resulted in spot kicks where they triumphed.
Henjoimang put Saikul ahead 23 minutes into regulation and he extended the lead in the 34th minute.
But in a cruel turn of events, Ukhrul reduced the deficit in the 58th minute and they got back on level terms when Pheisin netted the equaliser in the 65th minute that forced the penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Ukhrul held their nerves to come out 4-3 winners courtesy of Worrimthing, Yokshum, Pheisin and Markson.