DFA 1st Div League: DLC Heirok prevail on first day
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, August 30 2022:
The L Chandrakishwor Memorial 1st Division Football League Tournament, 2022-23 organised by District Football Association (DFA) Thoubal with the participation of six teams got underway from Tuesday at Wangjing Kadompokpi Sports Complex.
On the first day, DLC Heirok defeated PALYC Phundrei 3-2 .
The opening function of the tournament was attended by DFA Thoubal president Mutum Mani Singh as chief guest and vice-president Ch Iboyaima as president, while DFA's other vice-presidents L Shyamo and K Micheal were present as guests of honour.
In the first league match played in the evening, DLC Heirok defeated PALYC Phundrei by 3-2 goals with DLC's Biju scoring two goals in the 25th and 50th minute and Khogen netting the third in the 72nd minute of the match.
Of the two goals of PALYC, one was scored by Md Azimuddin in the 7th minute while other came in the 55th minute with an own goal by DLC's Krishnananda.
During the match, Samir Alam, Md Ajimuddin and Parvesh of PALYC were booked for unsporting conduct.
Second match of the tournament will be played between KRC Kshetrileikai and SLYO Tekcham at 1 pm on September 1, while third match will be a face-off between YFC Yairipok and PALYC Phundrei at 3 pm .