Peh FA win Longthan football tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service / R Lester Makang
Ukhrul, December 31 2022:
The 9th edition of Longthan Trophy 2022 concluded at Phungcham village in northern Ukhrul on Friday with Peh FA winning the championship title.
Peh FA defeated Tenglon FC by a score of 4-0 .
The champion team walked away with a cash prize of Rs 30,000 and runners-up received Rs 15,000 .
Peh FA's Mansak Raising struck the first goal in the 9th minute with Chihanmi Kharay adding the second goal in the 42nd minute, while Somunghor Kharay hammered in two goals in 67th and 83rd minute respectively.
Shomi Rongui of Peh FA and Mikyan Shimrang of Peh FA were declared the Best Player and Best Goalkeeper of the tournament respectively while Kompei Zimik of Theikar FC walked away with the top scorer title for five goal achievement in the tournament.
The closing ceremony of the week-long tourney was attended by social worker Jordan Pheirei as chief guest.
The tournament organised by Phungcham Football Association (PFA) from December 23 saw.
football lovers from neighbouring villages coming and watching the final match on Friday.
It may be mentioned that as part of promoting football at the grassroots level, Ukhrul District Sports Association (UDSA) has been deputing match commissioner and referees of UDSA at various football tournaments being organised in different parts of Ukhrul district.