KMVFA, SHDVFA victorious in 3rd Sangai Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 05 2019:
KMVFA, Keirak and SHDVFA, Sadar Hills were able to post similar 2-1 win against their respective rivals in today's Group A league matches of the 3rd Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Championship 2019 which is underway at Mapal Kangjeibung since March 31 under the aegis of United Veteran Football Association, Manipur.
In the first match of the day, Y Priyo Singh found the breakthrough early in the 9th minute to give KMVFA a 1-0 but was cancelled by Mohendro of CVFA, Chajing two minutes latter.
KMVFA however regained the lead in the 25th minute through W Tomba after few close runs and it was worth enough to be the winner as the match ended 2-1 giving the Keirak side all vital points.
Meanwhile in the second match, Lamkholen Kipgen and Jangminlen Guite scored one goal respectively in the 9th and the 14th minute to help SHDVFA earn 2-1 win against TRVSA, Malom.
Japuidoi helped TRVSA cut the gap in the 17th minute of the match but his side failed to close the gap as SHDVFA stood firm to keep all threats all bay for the remainder of the match.
There will be no matches on April 6 and 7 on account of Sajibu Nongma Panba Cheiraoba and general strike, said a statement of the organiser.