Maipakpi Memorial Trophy : Heirok FC thrash NESA 4-1; Thoubal FC hold Yairipok FC 2-2
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 05 2022:
Killer scored a hattrick as Heirok FC drubbed NESA, Nongpok Sekmai 5-1 today in the second match of the ongoing 1st Maipakpi Trophy 9-A-Side State Level Men's Open Football Tournament organised by Mangal Foundation Heirok.
Heirok FC were in control of the ball from the beginning of the match and took a 2-0 first half lead courtesy goals from Arun (20') and Premjit (24') .
NESA pulled back a goal in the 34th minute via Sanathoi to half the deficit but their comeback hope came crashing down as Killer banged in three goals back to back in the 42nd, 43rd and 46th minute to complete his hattrick and eventually earned Heirok FC the 5-1 victory.
The day also saw Thoubal FC fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw with Yairipok FC.
It was Nawaz who netted twice to give Yairipok FC a 2-0 lead with goals coming up in the 19th and the 23rd minutes but Chandrakumar helped Thoubal FC reduce the gap with a fine strike in the 25th minute before his team mate Dhananjoy equalised in the 40th minute.