Yaiphaba nets twice in FC Kumbi's 4-1 win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2024:
Yaiphaba scored a brace to inspire FC Kumbi a comfortable 4-1 win over ELSA, Naranseina in the fifth match of the ongoing 4th Keisham Babu Memorial Super Division Football League organised by DFA Moirang.
Having played out a 2-2 draw with AKSA in the previous match, FC Kumbi had a confident start and raced to a 2-0 lead against ELSA in the first half before cruising to a 4-1 victory.
Kh Yaiphaba took centrestage as he broke the deadlock after 36 minutes to hand FC Kumbi the much deserved lead before breaking through ELSA defence line up yet again to net his second goal in the 41st minute.
With ELSA failing to respond, FC Kumbi entered into the break with a 2-0 advantage.
After the restart, ELSA looked determined and pulled back a goal through L Avinash in the 66th minute.
The team however failed to sustain their momentum and lost further ground with Kh David retaining the two goal advantage for FC Kumbi in the 76th minute.
FC Kumbi's lead further grew to 4-1 when S Sumit converted another chance in the 83rd minute.
The Kumbi side held onto their lead till the final whistle and eventually registered their first victory in two matches in the 6-team tournament being underway at Moirang Multipurpose Higher Secondary School playground.