LYA, SAO script wins; YWU, JA split points in 2nd Youth League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 08 2024:
LYA and SAO secured victories in contrasting fashions, while YWU and JA shared the spoils in the 2nd Youth Football League 2024 at DSA Kakching playground on Sunday.
LYA delivered a commanding performance, defeating SESU 5-0, propelled by A Avinash's spectacular hat-trick.
A Parikhomba set the tone with an early strike in the 3rd minute.
Avinash then doubled the lead in the 17th minute and added another just before halftime (30+1).He completed his treble shortly after the break (33rd minute), while A Srinivash sealed the emphatic win with a fifth goal in the 38th minute.
In a closely fought contest, SAO carved out a narrow 2-1 victory over AKSA.
L Diamond put SAO in front in the 18th minute, but Th Mitraraj drew level for AKSA in the 28th minute.
The game remained evenly poised until N Noresh struck in stoppage time (60+2), ensuring a hard-fought victory for SAO.
Meanwhile, YWU and JA played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.
YWU started strongly, with Pravarish scoring in the 2nd and 22nd minutes to establish a two-goal lead.
However, JA mounted a spirited comeback, reducing the deficit through Naorem Harish (35+1) and levelling the score in the 52nd minute with Ksh Choltan's effort.