5th VSO Trophy : Meira FC edge past Endeavour FC 3-2, FC Lamjao hold TMSA
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 06 2019:
Meira FC earned a hard fought 3-2 win against Endeavour FC at Tekcham Higher Secondary Playground in a Group B league match of the ongoing 5th VSO Trophy Cash Prize Soccer Tournament organised by Khongjom Circle Veteran Sports Organisation.
FC Lamjao were held to a 2-2 draw by TMSA, Tekcham in a Group C league match of the tournament staged latter at the same venue.
In the first match of the day Meira FC had most of the ball in the earlier part and eased to a 2-0 lead through goals scored by Johnson and Patrick respectively in the 6th and the 11th minute.
Endeavour FC asserted their presence in the 41st minute through Premjit after failing to respond in the earlier proceedings but Johnson of Meira FC had his double in the 45th minute to pile up more pressure on the former team.
Rishikanta of Endeavour grabbed another in the 48th minute of the match but their effort in the remainder of the game could not yield positive result as Meira FC stood firm and well to keep all threats at bay.
Meanwhile in the second match, E Joykishan fired in two goals (2', 19') to give FC Lamjao a commanding lead but TMSA made a big comeback to draw level with the help of goals by Premkumar (47') and Tomba (49') .
Farish FC will meet Panthoibi FC in a Group D league match tomorrow at 2 pm while FFC will play Bolero FC in A Group A league match latter at 3.30 pm .