8-Men Zomi Nam Ni Soccer tourney concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur, February 20 2019:
An 8-Men Soccer Tournament conducted in commemoration of 71st Zomi Nam Ni concluded today at Lamka Public ground with Boomerang FC coming out triumphant over Juventus FC in a penalty shoot-out after normal time yielded a 1-1 result.
Arranged by Antho Sports, 'The first 8 men soccer' brought in local talents who have played for their respective clubs at the District division leagues to vie for the trophy.
Boomerang and Juventus FC were the favourites for the trophy with both sides displaying strong performances in their respective games before meeting in the final.
At the intriguing final game witnessed by Chairman ADC Churachandpur and several of his executive colleagues, both sided played end to end game but failed to break the deadlock.
As the game entered tiebreaker, Boomerang managed to finally edge past Juventus 3-2 to eventually lift the trophy.
Robinson of Juventus lifted the top scorer award while Boomerang's Lunminthang and Juventus custodian Kakap were adjudged the best player and the best keeper respectively.