21st Challenge Cup : VFC-A top Langol FC 3-1, CYCLONE-A cruise to 6-1 win against UVSA-P
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2019:
VFC-A, Singjamei earned a 3-1 win against Langol FC in a group A league match while CYCLONE-A, Thangmeiband trounce UVSA-P (Paona), Lilong Chajing by 6-1 goals at Football Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak in the ongoing 21st Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament, 2019 organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association.
VFC-A started the game on a positive note as Kh Ratan hit the opener in the 8th minute before M Ranjit of Langol FC pulled level four minutes later.
VFC-A however dominated the latter proceedings and regained the lead through Heminthang in the 22nd minute before Th Suranjit banged in the decisive goal in the 41st minute of the match.
FVC-A also did well to deny revival of Langol FC by keeping their citadel intact.
Elsewhere, CYCLONE-A ran riot against UVSA-P to notch up an emphatic 6-1 win.
W Khogen put CYCLONE-A ahead in the 25th minute before his compatriot KG Kom doubled the advantage in the 40th minute.
The goal fest continued as L Roneldro hit another for the same team the very next minute before RK Sanahal of Lilong Chajing side pulled back a goal in the 43rd minute.
M Bimolchand then helped CYCLONE return into the game soon with a splendid goal two minutes later.
The latter part of the game saw N Uttam take charge of the onslaught and completed his brace (45', 53') to hand CYCLONE-A a comfortable 6-1 victory.
Yesterday, AVFA, Akampat edged past VFC-B, Singjamei by 2-1 goals while PUPU, Pungdongbam played out a goalless draw with AMBA.
Tomorrow's fixture
CYCLONE-B will meet IEVSA in a Group C league match at 2.30 pm at Football Turf Ground while FCYVA, Keibi will take on UVSA-Thangal in another Group C league match latter at 4 pm .