K Madhop Memorial 2nd Divn League : UPSA emerge Group A winners, to meet CFA in title clash
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2021:
UPSA, Pukhao emerged Group A winners despite a 1-1 draw with UDO, Heingang yesterday in the penultimate Group A league match of the Koijam Madhop Second Division Football League Tournament 2020-21.UPSA got the lead after 12 minutes via Jameson but UDA denied them full points as Chaoba managed to find the equalizer in the 22nd minute.
Despite the draw, UPSA remained unbeaten and finished Group winners on 8 points from 4 matches.
They will meet Classic Football Academy, Chingmeirong in a promotion and title match of the tournament on December 19 at 1.30 pm.
Meanwhile, UDO which were winless and finished last in the group and will take on Group B bottom placed YVO, Huikap in a relegation match before the promotion match, at 11.30 am.
In another crucial Group A league staged yesterday, NIVSO, Keibi sealed a 3-1 win over TWYO, Takhel to finish Group A runners up.
Y Jalson scored twice (10', 32') and O Poireiton (22) added a single for the winning team while the face saving goal of the Takhel team was scored by Jeiginlen Haokip.