ABA, PYA, Angtha FC triumph in IE Super Division League
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 19 2022:
ABA, Kshetrigao; PYA, Kairang and AngthaFC sealed victories today in the Maharaj Ghanendrajit Memorial Super Division Football League 2022 which beganyesterday under the aegis of Ad-hoc committee oflEDFA at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
In the second match of the tournament Singte George Kom scored twice to earn ABA a 3-2 thrilling win against SSC, Porompat.
The two sides started on the same note and were levelled at 1-1 till the break SSC who went ahead after 36 minutes as Marguf Alam's goal was cancelled out by Singte George Kom two minutes into the additional time of the opening half.
SSC regained the lead at the stroke of the hour mark with N Hitler finding the target but ABA came to level terms yet again when Arshad Chisty hit the equaliser in the 84th minute.
The two sides looked to almost share the spoils but a last-gasp goal during the stoppage time (90+4') by Singte George Kom made the difference and earned ABA all three points.
Later in the second match, Belal double sealed PYA a 2-1 win over UP A A, Kiyamgei.
The two sides entered the break goalless but PYA shifted gears in the second half and went ahead with a Belal goal in the 68th minute.
Belal completed his brace three minutes into the stoppage time to give PYA a 2-0 lead but Paramjit scored the consolation goal for UPAA two minutes later to make the final scoreline read 2-1 .
Elsewhere in the third ground, M Somokanta's goal in the 21st minute was more than enough for Angtha FC to secure full points against SAK, Yumnam Khunou.
Tomorrow's matches
XI Star SU vs ABA from 8 am; ESU vs UPAA from 1 pm and SSC vs SAK .