GSC in 23rd Winners' Cup final with 3-1 aggregate finish
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 31 2019:
GSC, Churachandpur secured a 3-1 aggregate win against MPSC to rightfully seal the final spot of the 23rd Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup for Men 2019 being organised by All Manipur Football Association (on home and away basis).
Playing at its home ground, MPSC made all possible efforts to recover themselves from the 3-0 loss in their previous tie at GSC's home ground, Lamka Football Stadium but ended up with gloomy 1-0 finish to end their campaign at the tournament.
Although the Churachandpur side could not make a memorable move today and they were more than happy as MPSC went for a 1-0 finish which was not enough to deny them from the final spot run.
The lone goal of MPSC was scored by Ksh Kanta in the 15th minute of the match.
The match also saw some unwanted flared up in the late part of the first half and saw the two sides being reduced to 10-man as Ksh Kanta of MPSC and Lanka Himoy Kamei of GSC were sent off the pitch in the 44th minute.
Kiran (12'), Gante (80') of MPSC and Tunlal Paul (19') of GSC were also yellow carded in this match.
YUFC, Ukhrul will take on KIYC, Imphal East tomorrow at their home ground at TNL Ground, Ukhrul.