National Games: Manipur off to winning start in men's football
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 01 2023:
Manipur kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 success against Meghalaya in the men's football competition of the 37th National Games 2023 at PJN Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on October 31 .
Goals eluded both sides in the first period that saw numerous squandered opportunities for both sides.
After the barren first half, Manipur seized the lead courtesy of Thiyam Chingkheinganba's superb free-kick that rebounded off the woodwork before hitting the back of the net.
The state squad double the advantage in the 83rd minute when Phijam Meetei took a well-timed cross and created a space before delivering a perfect shot that went into the net.
Meghalaya put up a spirited effort and managed to pull one back through Donal Diengdoh but it was too little too late.
Manipur are placed in Group B along with Kerala, Meghalaya and Maharashtra while Group A has Karnataka, Services, Punjab and Goa.
The state squad next play Kerala on Thursday, November 2 .