15th Sirti Football Tourney begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2023:
The 15th edition of Sirti Football Tournament organised by SIRTI Olympic Association (SAO) kicked off today at Liwa Sarei Ground.
The tournament is being organised for four categories-men's open, men's pre-veteran, men's veteran and women's .
In the opening match of the men's open competition, Japhou-A crushed Leenbelang 4-0 to seal a quarter final berth.
Sh Marconi (30', 56'), Sh Denthar (40+1') and Sh Chumthar (73') were on target in Japhou-A's victory.
In the opening match of the pre-veteran competition, Changnhe beat Monsang Pantha 1-0 to seal a semi-final date with Liwachangning.
The lone goal which earned the semi-final berth was scored by Thoujantinth in the 30th minute.
Meanwhile in the women's opener, Japhou beat Changnhe 4-3 on penalties to book a semi-final ticket.
After a goalless regulation time draw, Leena, Majjahring, Ethily and Shangboming scored for Japhou team from the spot as only Angungam, Peningpha and Khamshani scored for the Changnhe side.