Tbl 3rd Division Football League : AKSDO, FC Thoubal post slender wins
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 21 2021:
AKSDO, Khangabok and FC Thoubal edged past their respective rivals in the Group A matches of the ongoing DFA Thoubal Third Division Football League Tournament at Thoubal Kshetri Leikai ground.
AKSDO began their Group A league campaign today beating YES, Heirok by 2-1 goals.
It was L Sanjip's own goal that earned AKSDO the lead after 17 minutes before L Sunilkumar extended the lead to 2-0 in the 26th minute with a fine goal.
L Niki pulled back a goal for YES in the 34th minute but the team failed to come to level terms as AKSDO held on to their lead till the final whistle.
Later, in another Group A league match, FC Thoubal survived a late surge to beat CYSA, Khangabok 3-2.Denny scored the opener for FC Thoubal in the 28th minute only to be equalized by S James three minutes later.
After settling the first half 1-1, Ramboianawar helped FC Thoubal retain the lead with a goal in the 42nd minute before Denny scored the team's third in the 56th minute.
CYSA rallied back within minutes and reduced the gap to just one goal when S Abinash pulled back a goal but the team failed to sustain momentum and eventually FC Thoubal ran out 3-2 winners.