Hmarkholien in final of M Brajachand Memorial Football tourney
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, December 05 2018:
Hmarkholien have reached the final of the 9th M Brajachand Memorial Women's Football Tournament 2018 which is underway since November 23 under the aegis of All Jiribam Sports Association at Jiribam Higher Secondary ground featuring a total of 6 teams.
Hmarkholien took of the game in a bright note and successfully trounced Dolakhal FC 5-0 in the first semi-final match to book the final berth today.
Hmarkholien dominated the game from the beginning and managed a 2-0 lead through goals scored by Papui (18')
and Crossmoi (26') .
Hmarkholien continued to press in the second half as well and it was Papui who emerged again and struck three goals (46', 58', 66') alone to complete the 5-0 rout of lacklustre Dolakhal side.
The second semi-final match will be played between JFC, Jiribam and FC Kagalung, Alipur on December 7 at the same venue for a place in the final.
The tournament is being sponsored by Moirangthem Brajakanta Singh in memory of his late father Moirangthem Brajachand Singh.
Huidrom Ibochou Memorial Imphal East Football Tournament being organised by HYDCL Sports Committee at its playground at Huidrom Mayai Leikai.
The first quarter final match of the tournament saw MPTC, Pangei edge out HYDC by 4-2 goals.
Kiran opened up the scoring for MPTC late in the 70th minute after conceding a goal in the first half while Naoba broke the deadlock five minutes latter.
Paolinmei then hit twice (80', 85') to give MPTC a comfortable 4-1 .
Nongpokpnganba of HYDC who struck the opener in the 38th minute grabbed the other goal in the 86th minute.
Elsewhere, in the second quarter final match, Ngamba FC drew the first blood through Romton the very first minute and take a 1-0 lead past NNCKA, Nongren.