2nd Premier League : Nicky Tongsin, Thaokung Malchong fashion UCFC 8-2 win over YSWA
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 07 2025: Nicky Tongsin Anal and Thaokung Malchong Chothe scored two goals apiece to steer United ChandelFC (UCFC)toacom-manding8-2 win against Youth Social Welfare Association (YSWA), Utlou this morning in the ongoing 2nd Premier League at SAI ground, Takyel.

Fresh from the 3-0 win against Sagolband United in the previous match, UCFC got off to a flying start and raced to a 3-0 first half lead before pumping in five more goals in the second half to seal the 8-2 victory.

Nicky Tongsin Anal found the lead in the 24th minute before Sapam Malemnganba (33') and Thaokung Malchong Chothe (36') scored in turns to make it 3-0 at halfway mark.

UCFC picked up the game where they left and Nicky Tongsin scored his second in the 56th minute to make it 4-0 before K Alex Lamkang (59'), Ahong Khiang Chothe (63') and Kenphashah Chinir (68') further extended the lead to 7-0 .

After conceding 7 goals, UCFC fought back and pulled back two goals back to back through L Kheljit (73') and Laithangbam Jackson (80') however much damage was done by then and their comeback almost impossible.

To this disappointment, Thaokung Malchong Chothe scored his second three minutes away from time for UCFC to make the final scoreline read 8-2 .

In the second match staged later in the afternoon, Sagolband United (SU) defeated Kshetri Iril Mapal Youth Club (KTYC) 2-1 thanks to a brace from Sapam Bishorjit.

Sapam Bishorjit earned SU a slender 1-0 first half lead with a 24th minute strike before he rose to the occasion yet again in the 61st minute to double 1he advantage.

Epham Rahiz Khan scored the consolation goal for KIYC late in the 90th minute.

In the third match of the day, UDO beat ASUFII FA 1-0 courtesy of Thongam Priyaball's late 88th minute strike.

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