15th MSL : Roshan's brace gives KLASA 3-2 win over UKB
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 07 2022:
KLASA edged past United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) 3-2 as The Athletics Football Club (AFC) played out a goalless draw with NESU, Khurai in today's Group A matches of the ongoing 15th Manipur State League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
In the first match of the day, KLASA made a dominant start to the game and went up 2-0 as winger forward Laishram Roshan quickfired two goals back to back in the 7th and the 12th minute.
UKB pulled back a goal through Ngamminlal Lhungdim in the 19th minute of the match but Moirangthem Amarjit scored another to give KLASA a two goal cushion.
UKB entered the field with more purpose after the break as KLASA looked to put their feet off the saddle and reduce the margin by one goal when Mangkholen Kipgen made a clinical finish in the 59th minute.
They however failed to pull level despite dominating the possession with KLASA pulling back more men to keep their citadel intact and secure their lead till the final whistle.
It was the third win for the Keinou side in as many as four matches of the tourney.
Later in the day, AFC-Thoubal and NESU had to share a point each after settling the game in a goalless draw.