Rabichandra Memorial Open Football Tournament : WFC claim thrilling win to lift trophy
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, January 15 2016 : WFC, Moirangkhom lifted the title of the 7th State Level Moirangjam Rabichandra Memorial Open Football Tournament, today at Kyamgei Ideal High School ground, Kyamgei Mayai Leikai.

The closing ceremony of the tournament was graced by Keishamthong AC MLA L Ibomcha Singh and Wangoi AC MLA O Lukhoi Singh as presidium members.

In today's final match, WFC, Moirangkhom registered a thrilling 6-5 win against BFC, Bashikhong Panthoibi via penalty shootout after both the sides were held 2-2 in normal time.

The match began with WFC's Sanatomba striking an early goal in the 7th minute to help his side take a 1-0 win.

On the other hand, BFC fought back hard and overcame WFC after Daya and Th Roshan struck home in the 24th and 37th minutes respectively.

The first half ended BFC taking a 2-1 lead against WFC.

Minutes after breather, WFC came back into the match after Y Sova found the equaliser in the 49th minute.

After the match was drawn into 2-2 draw, penalty was brought into the match to decide the match winner.

In the penalty shoot-out, W Denial, L Millan, L Ratan and Y Sova found their targets giving four four goals to WFC.

On the other side, A Herojit, Daya Singh and Robinson converted while N Herojit and Raju Singh failed to find the target.

Team champion WFC were awarded a cash prize of Rs 40,000 along with a trophy while runners up BFC received a cash prize of Rs 25,000 and a trophy.

Further, a cash prize of Rs 5000 each were awarded to the semifinalist teams TAC, Yaiskul and PFC, Kyamgei.

The top scorer title went to Sanatomba WFC, Moirangkhom while the best goal keeper title was bagged by Johnson of RFC, Khamnam Leikai.

The man of the final match title was awarded to WFC goalkeeper Suraj and the best player of the tournament was named Loken of PFC.

The individual winners were awarded a cash prize of Rs 2000 each.

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