Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16:
KVFA, Khurai pipped FLAM veterans 7-6 via the sudden death to claim the 1st State Level Ph Sanathoi Devi Memorial Veteran Football tournament at Nambol Khoriphaba ground today.
With normal period ending 1-1 when S Maniratan opened the Khurai account in the 49th minute and S Nabakumar levelled for FLAM (49th) penalty shoot-out had to be applied to decide the winner that also failed to break the deadlock as five goals each were scored from the spot.
In the sudden death Tamphayai and Achouba scored for KVFA while only N Bobo beat the Khurai custodian.
KVFA collected Rs 5000 and the trophy with FLAM veterans having to be satisfied with second prize of Rs 3000.Third placed NAVSA got Rs 1500.The best player award carrying Rs 500 went to Y Manglemjao of RSVS (Y).
The closing programme of the tournament organised by Nambol Area Veteran Sports Association was held with Sports Minister Gobindas Konthoujam as the chief guest and PDA Chairman K Ranjit Singh as the president while MSPCB Chairman N Biren graced the occasion as guest of honour.