NLC crowned champions of 8th Mazarun Bibi Memorial Football Tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, October 29 2018:
New Life Club (NLC), Uchathol were crowned champions of 8th Mazarun Bibi Memorial Football Tournament 2018 organised by All Jiribam Sports Association at Jiribam Government Higher Secondary playground.
NLC and Mirpur FC played out a competitive match to settle the game in a 3-3 draw during normal time and the winners were decided via penalty shoot-out wherein NLC proved more accurate and cruised to the title trophy.
NLC were 2-1 goals ahead in the first half as Theimi Leisan equalised the early 4th minute goal by Mirpur FC's Josiah in the 20th minute before Gaithaipao of NLC found the net in the 36th minute.
Josiah was at it again in the 44th minute when he beat past NLC's keeper after a fine run to draw level while his teammate Zabedai broke the deadlock in the 77th minute and gave Mirpur FC a 3-2 lead.
NLC, Uchathol also replied quickly with better understanding among the midfielders and the forwards and their efforts paid off when Haogailung netted the equaliser in the 80th minute.
Despite both teams' struggle to find the winner, the game ended in a 3-3 draw.
Mirpur FC's Siemthar and Hminga were yellow carded in the 19th and the 45th minutes respectively while NLC's Chamkhalung got the same in the 45th minute for unsporting behaviours.
The valedictory function of the tournament was graced by S Shanti Devi, Chairperson, Jiribam Municipal Council; M Mubi Singh, SP, Jiribam district and M Brajakanta Singh, president, All Jiribam Sports Association as presidium members who also feted the winners and runners up.