15th DSA Trophy State Level Invitation Football tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2019:
The 15th edition of DSA Trophy State Level Invitation Football Tournament being organised by DSA, Kakching under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association kicked off today at DSA Kakching playground featuring a total of 9 team clubbed into 3 groups.
The inaugural function of the tournament was graced by Neilenthang Telien (LAS), Deputy Commissioner, Kakching district; Y Mangoljao, president, District Sports Association, Kakching; and M Jayantakumar Singh, Member Zilla Parishad, Wabagai as chief guest, functional president and guest of honour respectively.
The opening match of the tournament saw AFC, Thoubal top WLYA, Wangoo by 2-0 goals to earn all three points.
Suraj gave AFC the opener in the 22nd minute for a 1-0 lead in the first half as the Wangoo side failed to find the target despite their relentless attempts.
WLYA's condition went from bad to worse when Sahidur of AFC fired in the second goal in the 77th minute to seal the game 2-0.AFC's Peni (29') and WLYA's Shonkhuprem (30') and Marcony (39') were yellow carded for their unsporting behaviours.
SWC, Keirak will meet FC Lamjao in the opening Group B league match tomorrow at 1.45 pm .