XI-Star outplay HYC in 25th Winners' Cup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 20 2021:
Xl-Star secured a 3-1 away win over HYC in the 25th Thangjam Birachandra Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup 2021-22 on Monday at Mini Sports Complex, Chandel.
Y Kison put XI-Star in front when he found the back of the net after 15 minutes.
Then N Santanu extended the advantage in the space of four minutes before Kison tripled the lead after scoring his second and team's third goal just before the end of first-half injury time.
After the break, HYC reduced the deficit in the 47th minute after they were awarded a penalty kick.
It was Ts Warkham who stepped up and scored from the spot.
Both teams failed to capitalise on the remaining minutes but Xl-Star still had a 3-1 convincing win at the end of the match.