Winter Cup: Lulam B, KAFC, Chandel Khullen script wins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 11 2023:
The 1st Winter Cup 9-a-Side Football Tournament 2023 organised by Chandel Khullen Youth Club commended from Monday at Chandel Khullen ground.
The tournament is being competed by LYCC, KAFC, CKYC, Lulam A and Rising Star (Pool A); Pakan Boys, Chakam Friends, Reunion, SASA, BB Boys and Angkhel Chayang (Pool B); Diamond MT, Lulam B, Chandel Veterans, HYC and Moyon Shu-wmthar (Pool C); and (L) Chumsel MT, Ahan United, Brothers, T Minou and Aimol Chandonpokpi (Pool D).
In the first match of the day, Lulam B trounced Diamond MT 5-1 with goals by Morningson (18th minute), WS Phahrin (23rd) and PS Ngamnahring (53rd, 67th & 70th), while the solitary goal of Diamond MT was netted by Phowltha (64th) In the second match, KAFC overcame LYCC 5-2 after a closely fought first half that ended at 2-2 with Demoshing (7th) and Moyahring (21st) scoring for the latter and KAFC restoring parity through Changkingam (27th) & Wisefine (32nd) .
The deadlock was broken late in the second half with Wisefine (80th & 80th+3) and Darthang (80th+l) emerging as the heroes.
Meanwhile, Chandel Khullen defeated Lulam A 4-2 in the final match of the day with hat trick of goals from Warkham (21st, 35th & 73rd) and Chand (61st).The two goals of Lulam A were scored by Phowhrin (40th) and Ibison (40th+3).The final of the tournament will be held on December 18 .