G-5 edge past Mami Thawan 2-1 in TKWA Trophy 2023 opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, April 17 2023:
The much anticipated football event TKWA Trophy-2023, kicked off today amidst fanfare at Tentha Multiplex Ground.
G-5, Heirok edged past Mami Thawan by 2-1 goals in the opening match of this tournament featuring 40 teams clubbed into 8 groups.
The 9-a-side men's tournament organised by Tentha Khongbal Welfare Association (TKWA) was formally opened in the presence of former Minister Dr M Nara; Tentha Zilla Parishad nominee member Kh Priyojit; Pradhan of Tentha Gram Panchayat N Pradeep; Director in-charge of JN Dance Academy Imphal P Bilash and president of District Football Association Thoubal M Mani as presidium members.
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Even as the Group A game was a neck and neck affair, goals from Roshan (23) and Hemlet (40) ensured G-5 all three points against Mami Thawan whose Benjamin scored one in the 27th minute.
Yairipok FC will play YPO-Sora in the second Group A match tomorrow from 2 pm before Soccer City-Pangei opened Group B campaign with Old Star-Kyamgei from 3.10 pm and Salungpham FC take on Lilong Haoreibi College from 4.20 pm in another Group B match.