11th Loktak Trophy begins with SSU posting 1-0 win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 10 2019:
The 11th Loktak Trophy, 2019 organised by All Moirang Football Association (AMOFA), Moirang under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association kicked off today at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary playground in the presence of P Saratchandra, president, AMOFA; Dr LP Singh, General Manager (Medical Services), Loktak Power Station and Rajesh Kumar, Senior Manager (HR), Loktak Power Station as dignitaries.
The opening match of the tournament sponsored by Loktak Power Station, Manipur saw SSU, Singjamei post a slender 1-0 win against AMOFA.
It was a neck to neck competition from both the teams as they shared almost similar amount of possession and goal attempts but a L Roshan's 40th minute strike came in between the two teams giving the Singjamei side all vital points.
K Newton and H Johnson of AMOFA and Kabiraj of SSU were yellow carded by the referee in the 23rd, 51st and the 57th minute of the match.
A total 6 teams clubbed into 2 groups are taking part in this tournament.
NEROCA FC will play KPFC, Kha Potshangbam in a group B league match tomorrow at 2 pm .