KDC take 2-0 first leg win as 23rd Winners' Cup kicks off
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 13 2019:
KDC, Chandel sealed a 2-0 first leg win against AMOFA, Bishnupur at Komlathabi ground in the opening match of the 23rd Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2019 being organised by All Manipur Football Association.
Playing at home KDC had most of the scoring chances and better ball possession before notching up a 2-0 win with both goals coming up in the first half.
Both teams had a cautious start and were on keen competition until Marconi of KDC broke the silence with a fine shot past AMOFA keeper in the 34th minute to give his team a 1-0 lead.
KDC grew more sharper after the goal and doubled their lead when Chara Mongampha rifled in a shot in the 41st minute but could not add more goals in the second half.
AMOFA which were unsuccessful in the first half, improved a bit in the second half but their efforts were not enough to break into KDC's vulnerable areas create scoring chances.
KDC, will visit AMOFA on March 15 with the quarter final berth in sight.
YDO, Kakching will host KIYC, Imphal East at Sora Ground tomorrow at 1 pm in the second match of the tournament participated by 9 teams.