Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, March 14:
Yaiskul Athletic Club (YAC), Yaiskul defeated YOSC, Khurai by a solitary goal in the opening match of the 27th Shirui Lily Cup: 1st National Level Football Tournament at the Tangkhul Naga Long ground, Ukhrul today.
The all important goal was scored by former international Somatai Shaiza 12 minutes into the game curling in a free kick from the right corner of the YOSC box that ruffled the net after deflecting from the upright.
The tournament organised by Ukhrul district sports Association is being participated by 15 teams from five districts and will be played on league cum knock-out format.
PHE & Tourism Minister TN Haokip graced the inaugural programme as the chief guest with MLA (Chingai AC) Dr Khashim Ruivah and Tangkhul Naga Long president Stephen Angkang as the guests of honour.