Night football: KMT, KMCI, Songjang win; upcoming matches postponed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, October 21 2021:
The remaining matches of Kuki Football Academy Open night football tournament, the biggest night football event in the state, have been postponed due to continuous rainfall.
Matches were played till Wednesday night.
In the Wednesday's competition, KMT Khongngam had a narrow 1-0 win over Y Langkhong Youth Club in the first match.
Ngamboi's early goal in the 5th minute was enough for the Khongngam side to beat Y Langkhong YC.
Similarly, Kuki Modern College Imphal registered a narrow 1-0 win over Saikotjang Youth Club in the second match with a goal from Daniel in the 54th minute.
The third match between Songjang Pakang and Chavang FC Kholep was a thrilling game to watch as they both exhibited skills and talent on the muddy and slippery ground caused by the rain.
The match ended 2-1 in favour of Songjang Pakang as Chavang FC Kholep despite coming back with better performance in the second half were unable to find the equaliser.
Songjang Pakang with an early goal from Kamginhao in the 7th minute and another goal from Ngamlal in the 20th minute led the game in the first half.
Chavang FC Kholep had a spirited comeback in the second half to pull back a goal through Chuhpu in the 47th minute but they failed to break through Songjang Pakang's defence.
As heavy rainfall continues, the KFA's authority in consultation with the match officials decided to postpone the upcoming matches until further notice.