Sirti tourney: Roshangkung, Meelen prevail
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 13 2023:
Roshangkung and Meelen registered victories in the Sirti Football Tournament at Liwa Sarei Ground, Chandel on Friday.
Roshangkung defeated Liwachangning by a 4-2 margin in the men's open category.
Ng Norbert (18, 74) grabbed a double while Kh Timson (53) and Ts Alex (57) contributed a goal each in Roshangkungs' triumph against Liwachangning, who scored through Ng Kenbar (4, 19) .
Meelen, on the other hand, overcame Liwangchangning on penalties in the women's category.
The game went into the penalty shootout after both teams remained 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
In the shootout, Ts Merlyn, Th Damrha and Th Hringbortin converted their shots to help Meelen secure a 3-1 penalty win against their opponents.
In a pre-veteran match, Japhou swept aside Meelen 6-0 with goals from K Lordon (2), H Ruwngtha, W Somie, Sh Mosaingam and K Ednard.