Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 16:
Riding on a brace from prolific scorer I Nillakumar and one each from Ng Jenendra and N Deshkumar MPSC registered 4-2 victory against ESU, Wangkhei in a Group Q quarter final match of the 50th CC Meet football tournament at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
In another match YWC, Thambalkhong and SSU, Singjamei were locked in a goalless draw in Group P.After setting up Ng Jenendra for the first MPSC goal seventh minutes in the game, Nillakumar virtually eased his teammates' task after ESU's K Ashokumar was given the marching order for kicking the opponent's striker in the back in the 11th minute.
However, undeterred by the sent-off, the Wangkhei side responded strongly with a 15th minute through M Somochandra.
Nillakumar's brace came off swift counter-attack move in the 23rd and 34th minutes.
Even though ESU narrowed down the score when S Subash found the mark, Deshkumar ensured maximum points for the police side scoring the fourth goal seconds from the end of first half.