LS Trophy: SU rout TFC, Gorkha 11 hold YOSC
Source: Chronicle News Service

Kangpokpi, September 09 2022: A packed Brig M Thomas ground was seen visibly inspired to witness a female medic as they cheered aloud every time Sagolband United female medic rushed for an injured player for first aid in a Group D encounter between the MSL team and Taphou Football Club on Friday.

The MSL team Sagolband United and Taphou Football Club played their second pre quarterfinal league match after both teams drew against their first respective opponents.

Normally, only male medics from the local clubs have seen in any football tournament played so far at the Brig M Thomas ground.

Thanks to Sagolband United for presenting female medic for the first time at the playground which would definitely motivate the local clubs to recruit female medics and would also set a good example for woman empowerment.

SU had a hard time breaking the tough defense line of the Taphou Football Club until Vami Longvah found a brilliant opener in the 38th minute for the MSL team.

Taphou Football Club made a better comeback in the second half with multiple on-target goals from their strikers but Sagolband United's custodian was brilliant enough to keep them at bay.

Taking advantage of the exhausted Taphou FC players, the MSL team pushed forward and found another goal in the 60th minute through Shunjanthan to make it 2-0 .

Earlier, the Group D encounter between Football Club Gorkha 11 Manipur and AMFA Cup team Youth Organization Sporting Club (YOSC), Khurai ended in a 1-1 draw, earning them two points each from two matches.

Luv Chhetri converted a penalty kicked in the 20th minute to lead the game before YOSC Khurai's equaliser right after the second half through Laishram Daniel in the 46 th minute.

On Saturday, Twilang Area Sporting Association (TASA) will play Saikotjang Youth Club in the first match while MSL team KLASA Keinou will clash with Satkhohen and Sumkhomang Memorial Team (SSMT) in the second match.

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