Sangai FC, MUSA emerge victorious in Sangai Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2019:
Sangai FC, Thangmeiband and MUSA, Chekon were able to beat their respective rivals in today's matches of the ongoing 3rd Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Tournament organised by United Veteran Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung.
Sangai FC edged past VSA, Sora by 2-1 goals in a Group A league match staged today.
Sangai FC had a bright start to the match as N Nandakumar found the lead in the 25th minute after connecting to a brilliant pass from Kh Rajesh but VSA which seemed to be physically more efficient managed to draw level in the 29th minute with Ch Otkhoson to make it 1-1 at the break.
The second half saw both teams exchanged a flurry of shots in search of the winner but N Nandakumar was at it again breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute of the match before his team held on to their lead and finish off the game 2-1 .
Meanwhile in a Group A league match of the tournament played at Football Turf Ground, MUSA had a similar 2-1 win against CVFA, Chajing.
Rochung shone in the match as he scored both the goals for MUSA while the lone goal of the Chajing side was scored by N Maimu in the 49th minute of the match.
There will be no matches on April 13 and 14 .