Yatra Memorial Veteran Football: FLAM win; FC Impha-VSAI share the day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 28 2015 :
FLAM Babupara scored in second half to pip over UVSA Lilong in 1-0 while FC Impha, Mayaikoibi and VSAI, Thangmeiband match ended in 0-0 in the league match of the 1st KH Yatra Memorial Veteran Football Tournament organized by Sekmai Kangjeibung Youth Club (SKYC) at SKYC Ground on Thursday.
The day witness two exciting matches, FLAM Babupara overcame UVSA Lilong Chajing in a closely fought match.
Both the teams could not score a goal resulting in a barren first half.
After change of ends, FLAM exploited the numbness of UVSA players during the initial period of second half to take lead in 38th min.
The important goal was scored by Sailem Singsa for FLAM to the delight of their support staff.
The goal suddenly awake UVSA and they mounted numerous attacks to get the equalizer but defenders of FLAM hold their line to deny any goal.
Singsa's goal guides FLAM to victory.
Earlier, FC Imphal, Mayaikoibi and VSAI, Thangmeiband played out a goalless draw.
Both the teams resort to quick counter attacks to get goals but defenders of FC Impha and VSAI hold their ground to deny any goals to their rival teams.
Solidity of defense line result in both team sharing the point.