WFC (B) is the winner of Chaorel 7 A Side Football
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 31 2015 :
WFC (B), Moirangkhom defeated TYC, Top Wangma vie tie breaker to lift the 1st (L) Athokpam Chaorel Singh Memorial 7 A Side Men's Open Football Trophy being organized by TOP FC (TFC) at SAC Ground on Sunday.
Both the teams ended the regulation time at 1-1.It was TYC, Top Wangma who first raised the hope of lifting the trophy by scoring the first goal of the match in 24th through Mani.
WFC (B), Moirangkhom did not deter by the one goal down and started creating pressure on TYC defense line.
Befitting the occasion TYC's defenders did not wilt under the sustained pressure and defended the lead till the break.
At half time TYC, Top Wangma leads WFC (B), Moirangkhom 1-0.WFC (B), Moirangkhom continue from where they left before the break and keep the pressure on TYC back line.
A rare lapse in concentration in 54th min by the TYC defenders cost dearly.
The mistake was lapped by Sanatomba slotted the ball into TYC goal mouth to stunned TYC players and supporters while WFC (B) team and support staff rejoice at the goal.
At the end of the game both the teams ended in 1-1 forcing referee to point at the penalty spot to decide the winner.
In the Kick from Penalty WFC (B), Moirangkhom player's successfully converted 5 goals while TYC, Top Wangma succeeded in converting 4 goals.
TYC, Top Wangma gets richer by Rs 20,000 in addition to winning trophy while TYC, Top Wangma pocket Rs.10,000 and the runners up trophy.
In the individual awards, Sanatomba and Suraj of WFC-B received the Best Scorer award for his 8 goals and Best Goal Keeper respectively while Deepak (WFC-A) was adjudge the Best Player of the Tournament.
Star Club, Moirangkhom walk away with the Best Discipline Team Award.