AMWJU lose
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 21 2014 :
Manipuri film actors (Maniwood) convincingly showcased their 'star power' with a 4-1 thrashing of lethargic State scribes (AMWJU XI) in an exhibition match held today at TBSFA ground, Taobungkhok as part of the opening ceremony of the 2nd Xenoh Corporate Football Challenge tournament.
Played before a packed crowd Maniwood team comprising of popular actors dominated the match, particularly in the first half during which AMWJU conceded three goals including the opener from a penalty award.
The early goal seemingly demoralised and unsettled the AMWJU team as the opponents with their midfielders operating like a well-oiled machine made several defence splitting passes giving harrowing time to the defence line of the scribes.
While the first half deservingly belonged to the actors the second was comparatively an evenly fought session with AMWJU XI finally finding the moment to celebrate a goal even though the joy was short-lived with Maniwood regaining the three goal advantage.
Earlier, march past by the participating teams marked the opening ceremony wherein former MLA and Manipur Olympic Association president Bijoy Koijam was the chief guest.