Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 21 2010:
Ching-tam, Sangakpham thrashed TRVSA, malom 5-1 in the final of the 5th Koijam Yaima Memorial Veteran Football tournament at Akampat ground today.
Athui opened the Ching-tam score in the 20th minute followed by M Pahari's brace (22nd, 34th) cushioning the lead which was further extended by Ronald's 43rd minute goal.
Even though H Gopal pulled back one for the Malom veterans with a 52nd minute penalty conversion, P Khumajao restored the advantage with the fifth Ching-tam goal in the 66th minute.
The champions bagged the top cash prize of Rs 20,000 while TRVSA had to content with half the amount.
Angampu of Chingtam was adjudged the best player, TRVSA's Kh Kanhai the best goal-keeper with his team-mate H Gopal claiming the highest scorer title with four strikes.