AT, EPYC register contrasting wins in 2nd Ima Panthoibi Open Football Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 14 2025:
Arambai Tenggol-9 (B) and EPYC registered contrasting wins in Tuesday's fixtures of the 2nd Ima Panthoibi Open Football Tournament 2025 at Thounaojam Ground, Kakching.
Arambai Tenggol-9 opened the day's fixtures with a 7-0 hammering of Fearless Boys.
A double each from Suraj (13, 15) and Sanathoi (20, 32) and one each from Rohit (23), Hemba (60) and Henry (60+1) steered Arambai Tenggol-9 to an emphatic victory.
EPYC staged a comeback to secure a 4-3 victory over LMLCC, overturning an early deficit.
Sh Leishemba opened the scoring for LMLCC, but W Shivadas responded emphatically with two quick goals in the 11th and 12th minutes.
Y Rabikanta later equalised for LMLCC in the 19th minute, only for EPYC to regain control with goals from P Roshan (24th minute) and W Shyamchandra (30+2nd minute) .
Despite a goal by W Michael for LMLCC in the 56th minute, EPYC's earlier efforts ensured they emerged victorious.