KIWT 2021: Ward No 3 emerge U-15 football champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, February 01 2021:
In a historic occasion for Vengthah Ward No 3, the ward's U-15 football team won the champions title this morning in the ongoing 17th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament 2021 .
Kevin Kailemlal Chongloi's brilliant strike in the 7th minute was more than enough for Ward No 3 U-15 football team to beat Ward No 14 to claim the top honour.
In the women's volleyball final match, Ward No 14 defeated Ward No 12 to become the champions as Ward No 1 emerged men's champions after defeating Ward No 3 in the final.
Ward No 13 to meet Ward No 3 in the main football final
In the main football competition, Ward No 13 got the better of Ward No 4 on 6-5 goals via tie break after a goalless draw in the semi-final match.
They will lock horns for the title tomorrow with Ward No 3 which edged out Ward No 8 by 2-1 goals later in the second breathtaking semifinal match.
Ward No 3 captain, Khaigouhao found the opener in the 12th minute followed by Lunminlen goal in the 29th minute to make it 2-0 for the team before Ward No 8 striker Haominlun pulled back a goal in the 37th minute before the half time.
Despite Ward No 8 attempting to come back with better form, Ward No 3 defended well and held on to their lead till the final whistle.
Ward No 1 will on the other hand take on Ward No 2 for the title of the veteran competition.
Local MLA, Nemcha Kipgen will be attending the final matches cum the closing ceremony of the month long tournament as the chief guest.