Liwa Khullen YC earn Chandel 1st Divn Football League title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16 2019:
Liwa Khullen Youth Club defeated Liwa Sarei Youth Club 10-9 on penalties after a 2-2 draw during normal time to claim the title of the ADC Chandel Trophy First Division Football League Tournament organised by District Sports Association Chandel at Liwa Sarei Football ground.
It was a neck and neck contest between Liwa Khullen Youth Club and Liwa Sarei Youth Club as both played out a 1-1 draw till the break before the two sides added a goal each to make it 2-2 at the end of regulation time.
Joyphashing opened up the account in the 28th minute of the match to put Liwa Sarei YC ahead but Th John hit the equaliser in the 34th minute and made it 1-1.Liwa Khullen YC had a positive approach after the restart and soon it was Jesse who broke the deadlock in the 40th minute.
Liwa Sarei YC however swung back into action after the rival's sudden lead and their effort paid dividend in the 58th minute with Michel at the striking end after they were denied on multiple occasions.
The parity lasted even after the end of the regulation time as sudden death had to decide the winners after the two teams were on level terms after the shoot-out.
Liwa Khullen YC emerged 10-9 victorious after sudden death with Angphaning, Joyngam, Nicolas, Ramananda, Kothar, Omshaa, Jacob, Savio finding the net as lacklustre Liwa Sarei Youth Club managed only 7 goals through Borthar, Angningjoy, Mitchel, Phamlartin, Sundayson, Nickerson and Themreishang in the shoot-out.
The valedictory function of the tournament was graced by HL Lovingson Anal, VP, DSA Chandel; DB Kowar Lamkang, VP, DSA Chandel; Th Albert Chothe, VP, DSA Chandel and ST Chamna Anal, president DSA Chandel as presidium members.