UKB down NISA, YUFC held by SU in MSL
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 15 2021:
UKB (Churachandpur) pulled off a 2-1 victory over NISA (Thangmeiband) as YUFC (Ukhrul) and SU (Singjamei) shared the spoils in the Manipur State League on Wednesday.
After a goalless first half, UKB roared in action in the second half to collect two goals in the space of four minutes.
Paolenlal Khongsai found the breakthrough in the 48th minute and Manglienboi Neihsial extended their lead in the 52nd minute.
NISA fought hard and managed to halve the deficit in the 74th minute courtesy of L Shanker but they failed to improve as UKB stood their ground to scoop all three points.
The other match between YUFC and SU ended in a 1-1 draw.
The Ukhrul side took the lead with a 33rd-minute strike from Yarmipei and kept their 1-0 advantage intact almost throughout the second period.
YUFC stunned YUFC in the 85th minute as N Binan's goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for his team.
On Thursday (December 16), KLASA FC play SSU in a Group A match.