Khoriibung, Liwa Sarei victorious in 14th Sirti Football Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 07 2022:
Khoriibung and Liwa Sarei triumphed in the men's open event of the 14th Sirti Football Tournament 2022 which got underway on Monday at Liwa Sarei Playground, Chandel.
Khoriibung came from behind to beat Leenbalang 2-1 .
Leenbalang took the lead in the 47th minute through Ts Lovingson but Khoriibung staged a late surge to overturn the scoreline and emerge the victors courtesy of a double by K Borngam (78th, 80+1) .
In the Other match, Liwa Sarei registered a convincing 3-1 victory over Liwa Ghangning.
Joyphashing put Liwa Sarei 2-0 up after scoring in the 1st and 16 minutes before Ng Kinsha halved the deficit in the 20th minute for Liwa Changning.
Liwa Sarei restored their two-goal cushion in the 68th minute after Ngamphashing found the back of the net and the side never relinquished their 3-1 lead to run out dominant winners.
In pre-veteran matches, Changhne edged past Japhou 2-1 while Liwa Sarei swept aside Meeleen 3-0 .