25th Winners' Cup: XI Star SU beat HYC 3-1 at home
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2021:
XI Star SU, Akampat registered a 3-1 home win against HYC, Chandel here at Artificial Turf, Lamlong Thongkhong today in the 25th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2021-22 .
The home team started positively and were ahead after 5 minutes with Themy Jojo beating the HYC keeper.
The visitors however made their way back into the game with TS Nicky scoring the equalizer in the 31st minute.
Having settled the first half in a 1-1 draw, the Imphal East team looked more refreshed after the restart and strung a series of runs before retaining the lead through Hemsom Yumnam in the 55th minute.
XI-Star SU then stamped their authority when H Bijio scored the ultimate goal during the stoppage time (90+2') and eventually went up 3-1 in their home fixture.
The Imphal East will visit HYC, Chandel next on December 20 .
Yesterday in the second match of the tournament, UBFC, Ukhrul who were visiting UBSA, Mantak (representing Kakching) relied on Khangtak double to salvage a 2-2 draw.
The Ukhrul side were 1-0 up with Khangtak netting the opener in the 8th minute but lost the lead when Thangtinlen found the equalizer for UBSA at their home ground during the added time of the first half (45+2') .
After the break, the home team enjoyed better ball possession and were constantly trying to break through the defense line of the visitors.
Off a fine effort, Chongleihal beat the UBFC keeper and overturned the lead after 66 minutes.
UBSA almost walked away 2-1 winners but Khangtak heroic in the 89th minute helped UBFC salvage a 2-2 draw.
UBFC will now host UBSA at Artificial Turf at Lamlong Thongkhong on December 19 .