1st MAICHON Trophy Soccer tournament begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, March 29 2019:
1st MAICHON Trophy, 2019 7-A-side State Level Open Football Tournament being organised by Manipur Imagi Changdamnapham Oiba Nachasing, MAICHON Charangpat Mamang Leikai began today at Charangpat Mamang Leikai pologround with a total of 12 teams clubbed into two groups taking part in it.
The inaugural function of the tournament was graced by Leitanthem Jibanlata Devi, CEO, Leima Thrift and Credit Co-operative Society Limited as chief guests.
The opening match (Group A) of the tournament witnessed MAICHON FC-A held off NESA, Nongpok Sekmai in a 5-4 thriller.
MAICHON FC-A had dominant start with Jackson scoring thrice including the opener but had to held their nerves in the second half as NESA made a exemplary fight back to reduce the gap to just one goal after trailing 1-4 in the first half.
Jackson gave MAICHON FC-A the lead in the opening minute itself but Y Robinson of NESA drew level three minutes latter.
Jackson then quick fired two goals back to back in the 18 and the 19th minute to extend the lead to 3-1 while his team mate Yoihenba made it 4-1 with a superb strike in the 22nd minute.
N Sushidas scored twice (33', 37') for NESA in the second half while Y Robinson scored a single in the 49th minute in their attempt to draw level but a 37th minute goal by S Mex enabled MAICHON FC-A earn all three points.
BOLERO FC, Singjamei will face FFC, Angtha in the first Group B league match tomorrow at 2 pm and TOLHEI FC, Tentha will take on Yambem FC, Yambem in the opening Group C league match latter at 4 pm .
The winners of the tournament will be honoured with Rs 50,000 and a trophy while the runners up team will be getting Rs 30,000 .
Best discipline team will be awarded Rs 3,000 and individual prizes includes best player, top scorer, best defender, best striker and best goalkeeper and man of the final match who will be feted with Rs 2,000 .