ESU, ICSA girls victorious in KI State League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 21 2022:
Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) and ICSA Irengbam recorded wins in contrasting styles in the Khelo India State League for U-17 Girls on Monday.
ESU proved too strong for FC Imphal to handle as the former strolled to a 6-1 triumph against the latter.
Konthoujam Helena opened the scoring for ESU after four minutes and Yumlembam Bidyangambi made it 2-0 in the 28th minute before Kongkham Priyangka found their third in the first minute of first-half added time.
Chandam Anjali was on target in the 44th minute to put ESU 4-0 up as Athokpam Luxmi made it 5-0 in the 46th minute.
Thokchom Olivia pulled a goal back for FC Imphal four minutes later.
Longjam Nira Chanu rounded off ESU's collection in the 54th minute to see her side enjoy an emphatic victory.
ICSA, meanwhile, defeated Pehlum Lamhil Lawm 2-1 .
Irom Sonibiya found the breakthrough for the winning side in the 16th minute and teammate Irengbam Thajamanbi extended their lead in a one-minute span.
PLL halved the deficit in the 25th minute courtesy of Lhingdeikim but the team failed to improve in the ensuing exchanges.