Eden, Jericho, Sodom, Canaan prevail in 5-a-side soccer
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 28 2021:
Eden Garden FC, Jericho FC, Sodom & Gomorrah FC and Canaan FC were the victors on the second day of the 1st JS Wartha Memorial 5 Men A Side Soccer Tournament played at Panchai Mini Ground in Chandel district.
In the first match, Eden Garden FC handed out a 6-2 thrashing to Gethsemane FC.
A hat-trick from ST Frankies and a goal each from RD Rooney, Jeningam and Rimwar propelled their team to an emphatic victory.
Suraj and Chungni were the only scorers for Gethsemane FC.
Jericho FC too had little trouble beating Bethlehem FC in their 3-0 drubbing of the latter.
WL Thumwarring, Thumkhuling and Beningtha all got their names on the scoresheet.
In the third match, Sodom & Gomorrah FC fought back from a goal down to snatch a 2-1 win over Israel FC.
After Arthar gave Israel FC the lead in the 39th minute, Artun (44th) and Levite (48) scored Sodom & Gomorrah FC to eventually tilt the scales in their favour.
Canaan FC triumphed 3-2 over Jordon FC in the day's last match.
The Canaan team took the lead courtesy of an own goal (6th) but Jordan FC overturned the scoreline with strikes from Assailen (20th) and Zamsonlal (40th).However, a quick double by Korandin (47th, 49th) helped Canaan FC seal the victory at the end of the game.