Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 11 2010:
Imphal East District Football Tournament organised by 28 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under Hqs IG AR (S) has been kicked off at ABA ground Kshetrigao today.
The tournament being played on knock-out basis is participated by six teams.
In the opening match, LRFA Nillakuthi overcame FW by toss and stormed into the semi-finals.
At the end of the regulation time, the two teams were tied 1-1 .
In the penalty shoot-out, the two sides scored equal number of goals.
At this, all the eleven players were allowed to take penalty shoots on sudden death basis.
But the two teams still remained tied as ten players from each side could convert their kicks.
Ultimately, the match was decided by toss which went in favour of the Nillakuthi side.
The champion team from this tournament would represent Imphal East district in the IG AR (S) Football Championship 2010 scheduled next month.
The opening ceremony was attended by MPCC secretary Amin Shah, the 28 AR Chinga post commander and Kshetrigao Zilla Parishad Member Khalida Zia and ABA president MA Jalil as presidium members.