UPAA, ESU cruise in AMFA Cup
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 23 2024:
UPAA and ESU recorded convincing victories in the 3rd AMFA Cup at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Tuesday.
UPAA swept aside Imphal FA 3-0 in their Group B encounter.
Ngathem Imarson Meitei set the tone for the rout with a 30th-minute opener.
Eight minutes later, Khumanthem Hemlet extended their lead before Md Wazid Khan was on target in the 40th minute to take UPAA to a commanding 3-0 lead.
After the break, UPAA were unable to keep the momentum but they defended well to run out easy winners.
Earlier in the day, Leishangthem Ajay Meitei scored twice to help ESU beat AMOFA 3-1 in other Group B match.
Ajay put ESU ahead early when he made his effort count in the 3rd minute.
Sanasam Rahul Singh doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute as Ninghthoujam Herojit Singh reduced the deficit for AMOFA in the 54th minute before Ajay collected his second goal in the 81st minute to ensure ESU secured a convincing 3-1 win.