Winners' Cup begins, ASSA seal 2-0 win against KRFC at home
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 15 2021:
The 25th edition of Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup 2021-22 organised by the All Manipur Football Association kicked off today with ASSA, Thoubal beating KRFC, Moirang 2-0 at Thoubal Kshetrileikai Ground.
The tournament is sponsored by Babina Healthcare and Hospitality Pvt Ltd and 11 strong teams who have emerged winners of top tier Football league tournaments organised by different district football associations are taking part in it.
Md Ejaj Ahamad scored a goal each on either side of the break to help ASSA go up with a 2-0 at home.
Md Ejaj took 30 minutes to hand ASSA the lead after the two sides exchanged a few runs on the opposite ends and doubled the advantage in the 52nd minute.
As KRFC failed to convert their chances, ASSA ran out 2-0 winners.
KRFC will now have to look forward to an impressive win when they host the Thoubal team on December 18 at Sagang ground in order to advance to the doubled legged last 8 stage of the tournament.
UBSA, Mantak representing Kakching will host UBFC, Ukhrul tomorrow at Mantak ground from 1.30 pm .