Changning, Liwa Sarei triumph in Monsang Sports Meet
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 18 2024:
Changning and Liwa Sarei emerged the victors in the football competition of the 16th Monsang Sports Meet 2024 at Liwa Sarei Football Ground, Chandel on Thursday.
In the men's open event, Changning overcame Kho-riibung in a penalty Shootout.
Khoriibung took the lead in the 67th minute through Bungam, but Ngamsha's 69th-minute goal cancelled out the former's lead, heading to the penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Changning claimed a 4-3 win over their opponents after Movirshing, Borningham, Easterngam and Ngamsha converted their shots for their team.
In the day's veteran match, Liwa Sarei beat Japhou on penalties after the two sides remained 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
Liwa Sarei outscored Japhou 3-1 in their penalty shootout with Ts Shingchung, Th Suresh and Kh Hringthangam making their shots count for the winning side.