TRAU lift N Bhubon Memorial trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19 2017:
A first half goal each by L Sanatomba (9') and Th Vandona (45') proved enough for TRAU, Kwakeithel to emerge the champions of the 13th N Bhubon Memorial DSA Trophy 2017 organised by DSA, Kakching today at DSA playground, Kakching.
In the final match today, TRAU, Kwakeithel and HISU, Thoubal made an impressive start as both sides pushed hard to dominate the match right from the first whistle.
HISU succumbed to strong pressure exerted by TRAU forwards in the 9th minute as L Sanatomba of TRAU scored a superb goal to open the team's account.
HISU made frenetic attempts to level the score.
However, TRAU defenders proved too strong to be breached by their rival attackers.
TRAU forward Th Vandona found the back of their rivals' net just before the end of the first half to make it 2-0 by half time.
HISU showed all eagerness to equalise the score in the second half.
However, TRAU defenders stood firm to resist their opponents' onslaughts.
Winners TRAU got richer by Rs 70,000 while HISU got Rs 50,000.L Sanatomba of TRAU was adjudged man of the final match.
The fair play award was presented to SAO.
L Sudir of HISU won the highest scorer award while Md Tajuddin of TRAU was adjudged the best goal keeper.
Sh Meiraba of TRAU was presented with the best midfielder award while his team mate M Meino is declared the man of the tournament (best player) .
The best defender award was presented to N Sanjivkumar of KPSC N Binod Kumar of KPSC was presented with the best manager award while the best coach award was presented to Kh Surmani of TRAU.