FC Imphal win Master's Football Championship
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 26 2022:
FC Imphal emerged champions of the 2nd Master Dr M Manaoton Singh and M Chandrasakhi Devi Memorial Master's Football Championship organised by Sunday FC at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
The final encounter between FC Imphal and VSAI were a neck and neck affair and the winners were decided by penalty after the two sides were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
The first half ended goalless but VSAI were first to net through M Samarjit in the 37 th minute before Dineshkumar scored four minutes into the stoppage time (6+4') to salvage FC Imphal a draw.
In the shoot-out, only Kh Rajen and M Samarjit were on target for the losing team while Ibomcha,, Seihlam and S Rohendro scored from the spot to give FC Imphal a 4-3 win.
Winners FC Imphal walked away Rs 50,000 richer while runners up, VSAI contented with Rs 30,000 .
Fair Play Trophy and cash reward of Rs 5,000 went to Sunday FC .
T Seihlam Singson of FC Imphal, S Rajendro of VSAI and T Bimolchand of FLAM were adjudged best player of the final match, best defender and best goalkeeper respectively and feted with Rs 5,000 each.