K Khutun, M Pantha as 35th ELNSA General Toumament begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 24 2023:
Kotal Khutun and Mantri Pantha emerged the victors as the 35th General Tournament of Eastern Lamkang Naga Sporting Association (ELNSA) got underway at Riindamkhu village, Chandel on Monday.
Kotal Khutun beat YSCT-B by a 2-0 margin in the opening match.
Darshing opened the scoring after eight minutes and Rengmi made it 2-0 in the 19th minute as Kotal fended off the opposition's challenge through the remaining minutes to secure their win.
Mantri Pantha, on the other hand, overcame Luhgkharkown on penalties after the two teams remained 2-2 after the regulation time.
In the penalty shootout, Mantri Pantha prevailed 4-3 against their opponents courtesy of Anglarshing, Kh Leonard, D Chanshel and D Moses who all converted their shots.
Earlier during the match, SR Ringchan netted a double for Lungkharkown while Wanghring Dildung and Be-ningam Kangten scored for Mantri Pantha.