Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 12 2009:
ESU, Wangkhei defeated NSU, Awang Potsangbam 2-1 in the opening day match of the 6th Th Birachandra Singh Football Academy Junior Open Football Championship at Taobungkhok Makha Leikai playground today.
ESU conceded a 40 minute goal to NSU when Kh Robinson shot home an S Charlie Singh cross which the Wangkhei side equalised through a Boy long-ranger three minutes later.
Imran Khan slammed home the match-winner in the 52nd off a Pintu floater from the corner.
The victory margin could have been different had Mahendrajit converted a 41st minute penalty award.
In all 10 teams are participating in the championship organised by the Academy.
Sports Minister N Biren inaugurated the champion ship as the chief guest.