UVSA beats RUVFA; FVWA holds Sadar Hills in 1-1 draw
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 24 2013:
UVSA, Lilong Chajing defeated RUVFA, Lairenkabi 2-1 in the first match today while FVWA�B held Sadar Hills in 1-1 draw in the second match at the ongoing 15th Challenge Cup Veteran Footbal Tournament organised by Manipur Veteran Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal.
The first match which was played between UVSA, Lilong Chajing and RUVFA, Lairenkabi was a keenly contested match with each players fighting with a determined objective to win the match.
The match began with positive notes on both teams.
As the players were playing the match competitively, Athong Kom of RUVFA drew the first blood in the 28th minute of the match.
Even though they were unable to open their goal account, UVSA players kept calm and maintained their position.
Minutes later, N Gandhi of UVSA equalised the score in the 35th minute of the match.
The first half concluded in a 1-1 draw.
In the second half, both teams played the match with the right determination to win.
As the match progress, UVSA's Gandhi came with another brace in the 55th minute and took his team in the lead.
On the other hand, RUVFA players failed to equalised the score till the end of the match and they lost the match.
Later, in the second match, Sadar Hills were held in a 1-1 draw by FVWA�B in a keenly conteste dmatch.
Sangkhosat of Sadar Hills drew the first blood in the 8th minute of the match.
The equaliser of FVWA was scored in the 53rd minute of the match by Rajen Kha-Nganba.