Star United emerge champs
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, February 26 2014 :
Star United emerged the champion of the 3rd edition of Major Bob Khathing Sports tournament downing a spirited United Sporting Football Club (USFC) Somdal via the tie breaker at Somsai while in the women volley ball tournament Rayotang Women Club defeated Harkhuikathe in the final.
Star United shot into the lead in the 21st minute of the match when Franky slotted the ball home.
USFC fought back hard and Ngachanmi found the equaliser in the 49th minute to bring his team back into the match.
With neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation time, the tie breaker was adopted to decide the winner.
In the penalty shoot out, the Star United kept their composure and came out winners by a margin of four goals to three.
In the women's volley ball final, the match was stretched to the third set with Rayotang emerging the winners.
The IG of Assam Rifles (South), Maj General Rajeev Chopra who attended the closing function of the sports tournament as the chief guest distributed the medals to the winners and runners.
The prizes carry the rolling Major Bob Khathing trophy as well as cash incentives.
A large number of people turned out to watch the final of the football match as well as the women's volley ball final.
Apart from the final matches, folk dances and musical items were displayed by school children apart from a lively show from the band party of 41 Assam Rifles.