25th Winners' Cup : GSYC go up 3-2 against ZLYC at home
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2021:
GSYC, representing DFA Lonpi sealed a 3-2 win against ZLYC, Churachandpur in the 25th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2021-22 at Khuptan playground today.
The reverse fixture is scheduled on December 23 .
Playing at their home ground, the Lonpi team were 2-1 ahead of the break before the two sides added a goal each in the second half towards the end.
The two sides started the game on a cautious note and succeeded in canceling attacks on both ends until Letminthang made his way to slot home the opener for the home team in the 27th minute.
Jungminlen then doubled GSYC' advantage in the 39th minute before Siamminthang pulled back a goal for ZLYC during the added time of the first half.
The two sides, like the opening half, traded unsuccessful runs but William ended the wait for a second half goal beating ZLYC keeper in the 82nd minute to ensure the home team enjoy the two goal cushion.
The visitors however fought back well and reduced the gap yet again with Thangminlung finding the net in the 86th minute.
However, the GYSC defense line stood tall to foil the ZLYC attack in the dying minutes and went home 3-2 .