KI Girls' League: ESU pip YWC, FC Imphal held by Young WC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 26 2024:
Eastern Sporting Union (ESU) eked out a 1-0 win over Youth Welfare Club (YWC) as FC Imphal were held to a 1-1 draw by Young Welfare Club (YWC) in Friday's league round matches of the Under 17 Khelo India Girls' Football League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
ESU rode on Naorem Henarita's second-half goal to prevail 1-0 over their dogged opponents.
After a barren first period, Henarita broke the deadlock with a 58th-minute strike and helped ESU ultimately secured the win.
FC Imphal squandered an early lead to settle for a 1-1 tie against Young Welfare Club.
Thongam Reshma put FC Imphal ahead seven minutes into the game, only to be cancelled out by Konthoujam Daina's 37th-minute goal for YWC as goals eluded both sides in the remaining minutes of a see-saw battle to share the spoils.