ATVFA, Sangai FC win in BBM Trophy
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2019:
ATVFA, Thangmeiband and Sangai FC, Thangmeiband managed hard fought victories in today's Group B league matches of the 1st S Brajabidhu and W Muhindro Singh Memorial Veteran Football Tournament (BBM Trophy) being organised by Imphal East District Veteran Football Association, Salanthong at Nungoi Ground.
N Itocha produced a superb performance as he scored two goals to give ATVFA a 2-1 win against FLAM today in the 5th match of the tournament.
The lone goal of FLAM was scored by Rahman.
In the second match of the day, Th Bhubon scored twice and Th Krishna added a single in between to help Sangai FC carved out a 3-2 win against IEVFA.
IEVFA made a positive start with N Sanjoy opening their account in the 8th minute but Th Bhubon pulled level in the 12th minute before Th Krishna banged in fine shot to overturned the lead in their favour.
Despite attempts from the two sides the first half ended 2-1 in Sangai FC's favour.
IEVFA started the second half with more intent and it was in the 40th minute that Badan grabbed the equaliser with a perfectly taken shot.
Th Bhubon however poured cold water on Badan's effort as he helped Sangai FC retain the lead in just 3 minutes.
Sangai FC then managed well to deny any change in the scoreline till the final whistle.