CKYC, SASA make winning starts in Chandel 1st Division Football Tournament
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 11 2023:
Chandel Khullen YC and SASA registered wins as the DC Chandel Trophy 1st Division Tournament 2023-24 got underway at Sports Complex, Chandel, on Saturday.
Chandel Khullen YC started the opening fixtures with a 2-0 victory against Lambung YC.
After a goalless first half, Lominkhup put Chandel Khullen ahead in the 57th minute before Leopa made it 2-0 in final seconds of stoppage time to help their side make a winning start.
Sh Anthony netted twice to help SASA fight back from a goal down to carve out a 2-1 success against Riverlane YC.
HL Angjohring's 17th-min-ute strike gave Riverlane the lead through the halftime whistle.
After the break, SASA reorganised and overturned the scoreline courtesy of Sh Anothony who found the leveller in the 65th minute and went on to score his second goal at the fag end of the game, guiding his side to a slender win.
Prior to the matches, an opening ceremony was held with Ps Mohonshing Anal, pastor Meitei Baptist Fellowship, St Nunghlung Victor, ex-MLA, David Boyes, president CNPO, Ts Chamna Anal, president DSA Chandel, Hl Lovingson Anal, VP DSA Chandel, Albert Chothe, VP DSA Chandel, Dr Th Joyson Mosang, secretary DSA Chandel and Th Joyshing Monsang, VP AMFA, among others, in attendance.