Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 17 2010:
ESU, Wangkhei rallied to defeat TRUGPU, nambol 3-1 to record its eighth win out of 18 games in the 4th manipur State League Football Tournament being played at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
In another second leg match today SSU, Singjamei and MBSU, Wahengbam Leikai split points after a goalless draw.
SSU had won the first leg tie at 3-2 scoreline.
The day's second match between TRUGPU and ESU began with the nambol side taking the lead in the 8th through M Sudhiranjan and preserving the slender lead till the first half.
However, complexion of the match changed with ESU dominating the second session during which three goals were scored with Kh Saveson neutralising the rivals' lead in the 59th minute and S Shyamson converting a 77th minute penalty.
Saveson's second of the match two minutes into injury time ensured full points for ESU, to overtake YWC, Thambalkhong by three points and at secure sixth position with a total of 27 points.
ESU had also defeated TRUGPU in the first leg match.