UKB outclass YPHU, AFC down MPSC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 27 2022:
United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) made light work of Young Physiques Union (YPHU) while The Athletics Football Club (AFC) beat Manipur Police Sports Club 2-0 in the 15th Manipur State League resumed on Tuesday at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
UKB cruised past YPHU 4-1 in their Group A meeting.
The Churachandpur side started off with a 6th-minute opener from Lalminlun as Lamthianlal extended the lead in the 32nd minute, heading into the second half.
UKB tripled their lead in the 51st minute through Ngamminlal Lhungdim before YPHU reduced the arrears in the 66th minute but they failed to improve in the remaining minutes.
The Khawzim Borthers added a goal in the dying minutes of stoppage time with Thangminlen Misao on target and enjoyed an easy win.
AFC, meanwhile, scored twice in the first half and fended off MPSC's challenge in the second period to emerge 2-0 winners.
The winning side took 16 minutes to move ahead of their opponents after Wahengbam Tejkumar Meitei made his effort count before Loyangamba Meitei Akoijam made it 2-0 in the 43rd minute.
AFC then held on to seal the victory.