IE 1st Divn League : USA beat CSC in seven goal thriller, ESU romp past PRYA 4-0
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2019:
USA, Khurai survived CSC's second half have comeback effort to carve out a 4-3 win while ESU thrashed PRYA, Khundrakpam 4-0 at Artficial Turf Ground Khuman Lampak in today's matches of the Moirangthem Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League Tournament being organised by Imphal East District Football Association.
In the first match, USA got off to a flying start with star of the match Rahul scoring twice in the first half and Sonit Thapa adding one to make it 3-1 past CSC, Chanung in the first half.
CSC were good with the ball in the second half and did manage to grab two goals but their effort fell short to close in the gap by the Khurai outfit who walked away with all three points.
Rahul set the pace of the game scoring the opener for USA in the 13th minute of the match while his team mate Sonit Thapa doubled the advantage in the 18th minute.
CSC also responded well and clinched a goal through Sehminthang in the same minute Sonit Thapa got his name on the scoresheet before Rahul of USA banged in his second to make it 3-1 till the break.
Rahul then completed his treble in the 48th minute of the match to extend the lead to 4-1 but his team could not gain further ground as CSC rallied back while keeping all threats at bay.
Paogumang managed a goal in the 65th minute as CSC looked to cut the gap and Goulen grabbed another off a last ditch effort during the stoppage time to make it 3-4 at the end.
Meanwhile in the second match of the day, Thongbar hit a brace to in the second half to help ESU, Wangkhei earn a convincing 4-0 win over PRYA, Khundrakpam.
ESU dominated the proceedings right from the beginning but lack of composure held them back from making the headway till the half time.
After the barren first half, ESU entered the field with more purpose and soon their effort yielded result when Thongbar who was well placed latched on the ball to beat the PRYA goalkeeper in the 43rd minute.
Thomsal then carried forward the momentum scoring USA's second goal in the 48th minute before Thangbar got his second in the 57th minute and made it 3-0 clear past the lacklustre Khundrakpam side.
Bhagirat then rounded off the scoring for USA in the 72nd minute as PRYA remained languishing within their own half throughout.
Tomorrow's matches
SSC vs UPSA at 1 pm
NIVSO vs NESU at 3 pm .