Sirti football: Japhou-A, Monsang Pantha win titles
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 25 2022:
Japhou-A overcame Khoriibung in a penalty shootout to win the men's open event of the 14th Sirti Football Tournament 2022, while Monsang Pantha beat Liwa Changning in the final of the veteran event on Friday at Liwa Sarei Ground, Chandel.
Japhou-A pulled off a 2-0 win over Khoriibung in their penalty shootout after both teams remained goalless after the regulation time.
In the shootout, Marconi and Sepberngam converted their attempts to help Japhou lay their hands on the winners' trophy.
In the veteran final, Monsang Pantha came through a tight tussle to edge past Liwa Changning 1-0 .
Sh Wilson turned out to be the hero for Monsang as his 12th-minute goal was enough for his side to seal the victory.
The players who earned the top scorer award across women's, open and pre-veteran and veteran competitions were W Gracemi (women - 4 goals), Ts Warshing (veteran - 5 goals), W Strongam & R Mitchel (open - 5 goals each), and Ts Parchung, Ng Konthang & W Pradeep (pre-veteran - 3 goals each) .