Unknown Brothers, Melhoi FC emerge victorious
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 29 2022:
Unknown Brothers thrashed AYC 4-0 as Melhoi FC beat Football Lovers 5-6 on penalties in the ongoing 1st Thungkhu 9-A-Side Men's Open Football Tournament organised by Thungcheng Youth Club.
In today's first match, Melhoi FC and Football Lovers played out a 1-1 draw during regulation time before the former team emerged 6-5 winners in the penalty shoot-out.
Rishangam (38') scored it for Football Lovers before Thangkopao (47') hit the equaliser for Melhoi FC to force the regulation time in a 1-1 draw.
In the shoot-out, Thangkhopao, Seigoulen, Thanglal, Haopuneo and Naolen found the target for Melhoi FC as only Wanglar, Strongam, Mika and Dilpa for Football Lovers.
In the second match Ngamthawar (6'), Juningam (29'), Polingson (58') and Bejoyhring (60') were on target to ensure Unknown Brothers romp to a 4-0 win over AYC.
In the third match of the day, Marconi scored a hattrick (13', 20', 40') to guide Kings MJC to a 7-1 win over The Chronicles FC.
Darthang (10'), Thumpa (12') and Paolin (50') also found their names on the scoresheet as OK Shiishi of The Chronicles conceded an own goal in the 55th minute.
The lone goal of the losing side was scored by Amarjit in the 45th minute.