IWDFA beat Bishnupur in Inter District Kangleipak Football Trophy
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 18 2022:
IWDFA opened their campaign with a convincing 4-2 win over DSA Bishnupur on the second day of the 11th Inter District Kangleipak Football Trophy 2022 on Friday at Mapal Kangjeibung (Pologround).
IWDFA defeated their Bishnupur opponents 3-1 in a penalty shootout after both sides were deadlocked at 1-1 after fulltime.
In the shootout, Sh Narendra, L Alex and LT Lowly converted to help their team seal the victory.
Bishnupur's lone penalty goal was scored by S Jeeran.
Earlier, Suraj W gave Bishnupur the lead in the 22nd minute before WR Simray put IWDFA put on level terms in the 41st minute.
Neither side were able to break the deadlock through the end of the regulation time leading to the penalty kicks.