BYC lift Zogal Memorial Shield
Source: The Sangai Express
Lamka, June 20 2015 :
Bungmual YC lifted the 2015 Zogal Memorial title, today at Lamka Public ground.
In today's final, a last minute strike from I-League player, David Ngaihte in the 89th minute helped Bungmual YC edge out Zenhang Lamka YC by a margin of 1goal to nil.
A naturally frenetic beginning to the encounter brought an early sight of goal for both teams as the skilful and well in-formed Zenhang Lamka managed to largely contain the Bungmual's I-League trio - Udanta, Siam Hanghal and David Ngaihte.
ZLYC had most of the early possession but with each passing minute, the match became increasingly stretched, with neither team yielding in their attacking ambitions.
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The haste at which the game was ended, after several minutes of the BYC custodian receiving treatment after his side's last minute goal was thus contested by many in an apparent sign of the emotional stretched suffered by the fans as well.
Incidentally, both the finalist had lost their first matches in the tournament but managed to gradually bounce back during the competition that witnessed 25 teams vying for the historic shield.
The appearances of several well-known National and State players have clearly lifted the game before the soccer loving public as fans in thousands constantly filled the stadium.
Champions Bungmual YC were awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh along with a running shield, while runner's up Zenhang Lamka YC received a cash prize of Rs 50,000 .
ZLYC's skipper Phungtanlian was announced the man of the match while BYC custodian Raju Lhunpu was awarded the best goal keeper title.
Parliamentary Secretary Vungzagin Valte handed over the prizes along with ADC Chairman Langkhanpau Guite.
The UZO president Chinlunthang and newly elected members of the district council were also present in today's closing ceremony.