Draws mark Day 2 of 26th Winners Cup
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 27 2022:
Ground Development Committee (GDC), Royal Rangers FC (RRFC) and Kuki Football Academy (KFA) failed to register wins at their home grounds in the ongoing 26th Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi Memorial Winners' Cup as their respective visiting rivals produced brave shows to save a point each.
At T Khullen ground in Senapati, hosts RRFC conceded two-goal as YDC representing Thoubal rode on Khongbantabam Birjit's double to pull level.
RRFC found the breakthrough after 18 minutes through J Rowland and W Mathuhema made it 2-0 with a clinical finish in the 30th minute.
The visitors however earned a penalty and it was Birjit who made no mistake in beating the RRFC custodian in the 36th minute.
Birjit went on to score another in the 41st minute to put YDC on level terms with the home team.
The reverse fixture is scheduled on November 30.At Mini Stadium Bishnupur, GDC played out a 1-1 draw with G Songgel Youth Club (GSYC), Lonpi.
GSYC found the lead in the 34th minute as William Ginlunlen made the most of a chance only to be equalised by GDC's Khaidem Amarjit three minutes later.
GDC will visit GSYC on November 30 at DFA Lonpi ground.
Elsewhere at D Phaihel ground in Kangpokpi, KFA and Sekmai Kangjeibung Youth Club (SKYC) played out a goalless draw.
SKYC will host UFA on November 30 .