Mallick football tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, December 13 2013 :
Sei David's 52nd minute penalty conversion and Boipu's 63rd minute strike helped Breathern Sporting Club, Babupara rally to a 2-1 win against Zomi Club, Jiribam in the opening match of the 23rd KC Mallick Memorial Invitation football tournament today at Jiribam Government Higher Secondary School playground.
After a barren first half, T Khamboi of Zomi Club became the latest edition of the tournament's first scorer with a 50th minute goal but the joy lasted barely two minutes as Sei David levelled and Boipu slammed home the winner in quick succession.
The tournament organised by All Jiribam Sports Association is being participated by 20 teams with Emoinu Gas Athle- tics Club to face Seijang Youth Club, Mongbung tomorrow.
Inaugural programme of the tournament was held with DI of Schools ZEO, Jiribam O Brajamani Singh and AJSA president M Brajakanta Singh as the chief guest and functional president respectively.
The tournament is sponsored by Preti Mallick of kalinagar in memory of her grandfather.