1st Rani Gaidinliu All India Women's Invitation Football begins
Manipur blank Odisha in opening game
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 04 2016:
The 1st Rani Gaidinliu All India Women's Invitation Football Tournament, organised by the Zeliangrong Sporting Union (ZSU) began today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak.
The opening ceremony of the tournament was graced by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam as chief guest and president respectively while IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip, Works and Transport Minister Kh Ratan Singh, Social Welfare Minister AK Mirabai, Agriculture and Fishery Minister Abdul Nassir, HAC vice chairman Z Kikhonbou Newmai, Wangkhei AC MLA Y Irabot and Tamenglong AC MLA Janghemlung as guests of honour respectively.
In today's opening match, State eves registered a comfortable 2-0 victory against Odisha.
The first half went goalless draw after both teams failed to break the deadlock.
Soon after the breather, N Ratanbala scored the opening goal of Manipur in the 50th minute before E Bindyarani struck home the second winning goal in the 53rd minute.
Tomorrow, Sikkim will clash with Bihar.
Manipur will play next on February 8 against Bihar.