3rd AMFA Cup begins : Angtha FC, Imphal FA emerge victorious
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 22 2024:
The third edition of AMFA Cup kicked off today at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong under the aegis of the All Manipur Football Association.
10 teams clubbed into two groups are taking part in the tournament.
The opening day of the tournament saw Angtha FC (AFC) open Group A campaign with a 3-1 win over Ground Development Committee (GDC), Thinungei and Imphal FA seal a slender 1-0 win over XI-Star SU in the Group B opener.
Konthoujam Dhruv (34', 90+3') scored a brace in Angtha FC's comfortable win as Konthoujam Donel added one in the 42nd minute.
The consolation goal for GDC was scored by Ningthoujam Quintan who came off the bench after the break.
Meanwhile in the Group B match, Lt Lowly in the 36th minute to hand Imphal FA the lead and it proved to be the last goal for the match with defence on both sides emerging on top to deny any chance in the scoreline.
FCIC, Kongba will play YWC, Thambalkhong in the second Group A match on June 24 from 1 pm at the same venue before UPAA, Kyamgei face AMOFA, Moirang in the second Group B match later in the day from 3 pm .