Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 18 2010:
UYAC, Kongba Uchekon outlasted SSA, Charangpat 3-1 while Meiraa, Bashikhong edged past HU, Lairikyengbam 6-5 in group round matches of the 16th State Under-16 Boys Hockey Tournament being played at Khuman lampak Hockey stadium.
The first match today between UYAC and SSA began with Ksh Wangamba knocking in the former's opener in the third minute before Kh Rabikanta doubled the lead in the 15th.Even though B Dinamani pulled back one for the Charangpat side in the 27th minute, K Umakanta restored the UYAC advantage with a 53rd minute strike.
In the high scoring match between Meiraa and HU, Th Kirankumar spearheaded the former's fightback from a one-goal deficit sounding the rival board four times.
Goals from Th Avinash and S Manglemjao ensured the narrow victory margin for Meiraa.
M Parvajit, Y Galandrajit, P Amarjit and L Shitaljoy (2) were the HU scorers.