15th Sirti Football Tournament kicks off
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 11 2023:
Japhou-A, Japhou women's team and Chang-nhe emerged victorious on the first day of the 15th Sirti Football Tournament 2023 at Liwa Sarei Ground, Chandel on Wednesday.
In the open category, Japhou-A thumped Leen-belang 4-0 with strikes from Sh Marconi (30, 56), Sh Denthar (40+1) and Sh Chumthar (73).In the women's match, Japhou beat Changnhe in a penalty shootout after both teams remained tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
In the shootout, Japhou prevailed 4-2 against their opponents courtesy of Leena, Marjahring, Ethily and Shangborning.
In the pre-Veteran category, Changnhe edged past Monsang Pantha 1-0 .
It was Thoujantim who scored the match-winning goal in the 30th minute for his team.