KLASA FC pip SSU to clinch 14th Manipur State League title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 03 2022:
KLASA FC (Keinou) came through a tight tussle to grind out 1-0 win over SSU (Singjamei) in the final of the 14th Manipur State League 2021 played at Turf Ground, Lamlong, on Thursday.
The Keinou side were made to work hard for their goal that came in the 28th minute after a tight battle against their Singjamei opponents.
It was L Monish whose cool finish in a goalmouth melee sealed the title for KLASA FC at the end of the contest.
Riding on Lunminlen Haokip's double, KLASA FC had beaten SU (Sagolband) 2-1 in their semifinal encounter, while SU fought off a stiff challenge from UKB (Churachandpur) to pull off a 1-0 victory courtesy of L Roshan's first-half goal.
17 teams featured in the 14th Manipur State League.
Of which, KLASA FC, SU, SSU, KIYC (Kshetrigao), AFC (Thoubal Athokpam), UKB, Muvanlai Athletics (Kangpokpi) and AIM (Khabam) advanced to the knockout stage.