Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, Aug 20:
With two out of three scheduled matches ending with honours shared, ESU, Wangkhei and NYTHC, Okram Chuthek have a tough task ahead to lay claim to the champions crown of the Kshetrimayum Iboyaima Memorial Women�s (senior) Football League Tournament being played at Khuman Lampak Practice Ground.
In case the third and final match slated for August 22 also fail to produce a winner, the title would be decided on toss of coin as per tournament rule.
After the opening tie of the league tournament, contested by only the two teams, culminated on a listless draw, the second match today began with an opening minute goal for the Wangkhei eves when I Prameshori headed home off an N Malemnganbi essay from a free kick.
ESU paid the penalty for adopting a defensive ploy to hold on to their slender lead as NYTHC�s all-out assault to remain in contention for the title paid off when L Irani (ESU) deflected into her own net in clear off an aerial threat in the 40th minute.
K Dhanabati�s floater off a corner found a leaping Ng Bala connecting towards the ESU goal where Irani scampered to prevent the ball from going in but ended in frustration finding her own net ruffled.