SU beat KSC 1-0 to clinch LS Trophy football title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, September 22 2022:
Sagolband United of Imphal West won the LS Trophy 2022 title on Tuesday (September 20) at Brig M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi town.
The closing ceremony was graced by Outer Manipur MP Dr Lorho S Pfoze as chief guest while Chongpu Kipgen, president District Sports Association Sadar Hills, attended as functional president, and Pastor Haopu, Centre Church KBC Kangpokpi, as blessing minister.
In the final match, Sagolband United beat Kuki Sporting Club 1-0 to lift the championship trophy.
The winning goal for Sagolband United was scored by Shunjanthang in the 50th minute.
The champions were awarded a trophy and cash prize of Rs 2 lakh while the runners-up KSC were awarded a trophy and cash prize of Rs 1 lakh.
Manipur Terrier Imphal's Premehand Singh won the tournament's top scorer and a hat-trick awards, Sagolband United's defender Achan claimed the best defender title, and KSC's Lungousem took the best player award.
Sagolband United Physio Joylalita was awarded the first woman physiotherapist in the tournament and FC Gorkha won the best team award.
The semifinalists Symropia FC and TASA were also awarded a cash prize of Rs 25,000 each.