FC Kagalung emerge champions of Jiribam 1st Divn League
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, December 20 2019:
FC Kagalung, New Alipur sealed the title of 17th Th Radhamani Memorial 1st Division League organised by All Jiribam Sports Association (AJSA) at Jiribam Higher Secondary School playground since December 6 with 6 teams taking part in it.
FC Kagalung, New Alipur fought back from a goal down to defeat PFC Phaitol by 2-1 goals in the last league match of the tournament to earn the tourney title.
The valedictory function of the tournament was attended by SP M Mubi, MPS; AJSA's president M Brajakanta; Additional SP OPS Jiribam, A K Sadananda and Th Joykumar, donor as chief guest, president and guest of honour.
In the final match staged today, the two sides started staging a series of runs and interception on both side of the field but ended without any result till the break.
After a barren first half, Khuppol converted a penalty in the 43th minute to hand PFC the lead but Joyson Gangmei drew level for FC Kagalung in the 51st minute before Joseph Amo completed the turnaround in the 58th minute.