Manipur pip Assam, close in on Women's NFC quarterfinal berth
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 04 2023:
Manipur beat Assam 3-2 to inch closer to the quarterfinals of the 27th Senior Women's National Football Championship 2022-23 underway at Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Moirangthem Mandakini, Salam Rinaroy Devi and S Lynda Kom got on the scoreboard in the state squad's third straight victory.
Mandakini put Manipur ahead after 15 minutes but Assam fought back strongly to overturn the scoreline with Ningthoujam Roni Devi scoring the leveller for the latter in the 30th minute before teammate Yumkhaibam Hemolata Devi converted in the 36th minute to give Assam the lead.
After the break, Manipur ramped up the intensity upfront and their effort paid off when Rinaroy made it all square in the 61st minute.
Then an intense battle ensued where the state eves rose to the contest after S Lynda Kom fired home the decider in the 89th minute.
Lynda Kom was adjudged the player of the match for her match-winning goal.
Manipur will now play Karnakata in their last league match on April 6 .