Imphal East 1st Division Football League KIYC, SSC register wins in opening matches
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 25 2016:
Under the auspices of Imphal East District Football Association, Moirangthem Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League Tournament 2016 began today in which eight teams are participating.
In the opening match, KIYC, Kshetri Iril Mapal defeated MHGAU, Hatta Golapati 2-1 while in the second match SSC, Porompat edged past BPYC, Basikhong 2-1.
In the opening match, Lukhohao of KIYC opened the account in the 13th minute of the match and held on to the slender lead till the lemon break.
In the second half MHGAU put more men in the attack and launched a series of offensive with Md Ijaj finding the equaliser in the 50th minute.
Stung by the equaliser, KIYC put more purpose in their game and began to find the cracks in the defence line of MHGAU.
Off such a move, the ball went to a well positioned L Ibosana who faced little difficulty in finding the net in the 62nd minute to help his team KIYC emerge the winner.
W Priyananda of KIYC was yellow carded for unsporting behaviour in the 30th minute of the match.
In the second match played between SSC, Porompat and BPYC, Basikhong , Md Oulad of SSC hit a brace in the 35th and 44th minute respectively.
Down by two goals, BPYC went on the offensive and Herojit scored in the 73rd minute to reduce the margin.
The match ended with SSC coming out tops.
Two players, Rabei of BPYC and Riyaz of SSC were cautioned in the 13th and 48th minute of the match.