8th Loktak Trophy begins : AIM rout AMOFA
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 28 2014 :
AIM Khabam handed a 2-1 defeat to AMOFA Moirang in the opening match of the 8th Loktak Trophy at Moirang Multipurpose Hr Sec School ground, Moirang Lamkhai today.
The first goal for AIM came in the 9th minute when Manitombi scored a brilliant goal.
Another goal by Suresh Rai in the 68th minute helped AIM Khabam win the match.
Undaunted by the 2-0 goal difference, AMFA prompted by the cheers of the home crowd, made a spirited fight to level the scoreline.
Bidyasagar's goal for the Moirang side in the 70th minute brought down the margin to 2-1 .
The tournament is being organised by All Moirang Football Association under the sponsorship of NHPC Ltd, Loktak Power Station.
A total of eight team will vie for the trophy.
TRAU Kwakeithel will clash TRUGPU Nambol tomorrow at 1.30pm.