WFA romp as AMMA pip KFA in Khelo India Girls Football League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 04 2024:
Wangoi Football Association (WFA) cruised past Manipur United FA 9-2 while AMMA fought back from a goal down to beat Khuman FA 4-3 on the second day of the U-13 Khelo India Girls Football League 2023-24 at CYLC Ground, Chingamathak on Thursday.
Sharangthem Rina Devi and Mutum Basantipuja Chanu shared seven goals between them in WFA's 9-2 demolition of Manipur United.
WFA trailed behind when Mongjam Pusparani Devi (14) and Ahongshangbam Nandeshor (15) scored for Manipur United in quick succession.
However, WFA reorganised and overturned the scores with a huge margin as Sharangthem Rina (24, 33, 44, 45) ran riot, scoring four goals, and Mutum Basantipuja (35, 44, 49) did her bit with three goals to steer their team to an emphatic 9-2 result.
AMMA came from behind to edge past Khuman FA 4-3.Moirangthem Olivia Chanu gave Khuman FA an early lead after scoring in the 5th minute, but Khunungmayum Monalisa made it all square for AMMA in the 10th minute before Khuman FA restored their lead in the 15th minute through Aisha Sidika.
Lakshmi Wahengbam put AMMA back into the game with a 27th-minute equaliser only to be cancelled out by Mayangmayum Farjina's strike in the 29th minute for Khuman FA.
However, Monalisa drew level for AMMA after Sebring her second goal in the 33rd minute before Leishungbam Dimple Devi made it 4-3 for the eventual outcome.