SOCDEC win 2-1 in Thoubal 1st Divn League opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 26 2024:
SOCDEC, Wangjing beat Kanglei FC, Thoubal 2-1 as the L Chandrakishwor Singh Memorial 1st Division Football League Tournament 2024-25 kicked off today at Kodompokpi Sports Complex under the aegis of District Football Association, Thoubal.
All the three goals of the inaugural match of the 7-team tournament were scored in the first half with both the teams jumping into action from the word go before defenders emerged on top to deny further goals in the second half.
SOCDEC had the better of the start with L Bikramjit finding opening the goal account early in the 8th minute before Krishnananda put Kanglei FC on level terms by netting the equaliser in the 23rd minute.
The parity did not last long as SOCDEC fought back and retained their lead through Mohandsome Th three minutes into the added time before the break (40+3').Despite efforts, SOCDEC failed to add up to their tally as Kanglei FC missed chances to pull level in the second half.
Eventually, the match ended 2-1 in the favour of SOCDEC.
PALYC, Phundrei will play DLC, Heirok in the second match from 1.30 pm on May 28 before KRC, Thoubal Kshetrileikai take on SLYO, Tekcham from 3.30 pm in the third match.