KIYC football: Manipur brush aside Haryana
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 04 2023:
Bibicha continued her prolific form as Manipur notched up their second straight victory with a 4-1 drubbing of Haryana in their Khelo India Youth Games U-18 girls' football match played at Mulna Stadium, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.
Bibicha, who ran riot with a four-goal blitz in their campaign opener, proved her worth with a hat-trick and one assist in the state girls' second consecutive win.
The prolific striker put Manipur 1-0 in the 23rd minute and she went on to extend their lead in the 38th minute as Romita turned provider for both goals.
Haryana halved the deficit in the 69th minute through Nikita what would prove to be their only successful attempt upfront in the game.
A minute later, Manipur were back in action as Bibicha completed her hat-trick via a well-timed pass by Remi.
Then Bibicha returned the favour with an assist to Romina, who made no mistake in slotting home their fourth goal just before the end of stoppage time.
Manipur will next face West Bengal on February 6 .