Blackberry clinch football title
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 17 2013 :
Homendro pulled off a brilliant save in penalty shoot-out as Blackberry clinched the title of the inaugural Xenoh Corporate Football Challenge Cup 2013 at Taobungkhok play-ground today.
With neither teams scoring in normal time, penalty shoot-out was applied to decide the winner of the final match which Blackberry eventually emerged as it converted four from the spot compared to Classic Hotel's one.
Apart from Homendro, later named the tournament's best goalkeeper, denying the first Classic Hotel shot taken by Pajagai, Naoba also hit the upright with the team's third attempt.
While neikhupson was the only successful penalty taker for the runners-up, Dhamen, Loya, Kala and Farin made no mistake in converting the Blackberry attempts into goals.
The champions were awarded Rs 50,000 by closing ceremony chief guest Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as the runners-up side had to be content with Rs 30,000.Kala was adjudged the tournament's best player and Sumesh declared player of the final as ISTV bagged the 'fair play team' trophy and DESAM awarded consolation prize.
Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai also attended the closing ceremony.