MANIPUR STATE LEAGUE
Imphal, Aug. 25: North Imphal Sporting Association was leading by a goal against United Sporting Association in the second match of the 11th Manipur State League, sponsored by the Kh. Ingocha Singh Trust, at Mapal Kangjeibung here today when rain played spoilsport.
With the second half just about to begin, a sudden downpour flooded the field and the All-Manipur Football Association had to postpone the match. The other match of the day, FC Zalen versus Neroca FC, also had to be rescheduled.
Former champions North Imphal started off as strong favourites and a misunderstanding between United Sporting goalkeeper Golmei Dihempu and a defender provided Th. Thangamba Meitei the opportunity to score in the 18th minute.
As the players were about to take the field for the second half, the heavy rain flooded the ground and made it impossible to see the line markings on the field.
Altogether 12 teams are competing in the Manipur State League.
Imphal East league: Khetri Iril Mapal Youth Club beat MHGAU Hatta Golapati 2-1 at SWC Khongman ground in a match of the M. Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League today.
Kukhoho and L. Ibosana Singh scored a goal each for Khetri Iril while Md. Ezaj hit home for Hatta Golapati.
Chandel first division: LDLFC Chandel beat PYC by a solitary goal a match of the DSA Chandel First Division Football League at Chandel today. S.P. Thumpaling struck the winning goal in the second half. In another match, CYC Chandel beat ZSYC 3-2.
Leadership course: The All Manipur Football Association will organise a three-day Grassroots Leaders Course for Girls at AMSA Meeting Hall, Mapal Kangjeibung, here from 8am tomorrow. AMFA president S. Sanatomba Singh will inaugurate the event.
Altogether 20 candidates are taking part in the course.
They are: L. Asharani Devi, O. Roshini, L. Madhabi, Y. Hemolata, L. Julia, Y. Chandrajini, N. Lingthoingambi, Rk. Janakibala, Sh. Banti, D. Grace, N. Sanathoi, W. Premabati, H. Thoi, W. Radharani, Jenita Devi, Ksh. Renuka, Kh. Khunjangambi, B. Narmada, S. Mani and Y. Bimolata Devi.
