Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 19:
Inauguration of VIP enclosure in Bishnupur District Mini Stadium heralded the start of 6th Super Division Ch Surjit Memorial football league tournament at the same venue today.
The opening match between YSWA, Utlou and YWO, Bishnupur ended a 2-2.K Herojit scored the YSWA opener in the 14th minute after reacting the swiftest in pouncing onto a loose ball that popped out of the opponent custodian.
Coming back strongly after the break, YWO equalised through S Krishnachandra in the 44th minute with the same player providing the lead with a 56th minute goal.
However, Herojit came to the rescue of the Utlou side when he fed P Open with a defence splitting pass for the equaliser in the 70th minute.
Earlier, speaking as the chief guest of the tournament opening cum VIP enclosure inauguration Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed of State Government plan to construct a 100-bedded youth hostel within the stadium complex.