YUC thump NISC 2-0 to capture IW 2nd Divn League title

    09-Nov-2019


By Our Sports Reporter
IMPHAL, Nov 9 : YUC, Meijrao emerged winners of 9th K Karnajit Memorial Second Division Football League tournament organised by Imphal West District Football Association at YWC-Malom Ground. YUC defeated NISC, Lairenjam by 2-0 goals today to complete their league campaign in style and were able to amass 16 points from 6 matches to earn promotion to the next season 1st Division League.
SFC, Tera Khuraijam Leikai finished second with a total of 13 points from 4 wins and 1 draw while SDC, Samurou managed the third spot with 10 points courtesy of 3 wins and 1 draw.
The last day of the league tournament saw YWC, Malom come from behind to hold IFC, Lamphel to a 2-2 draw  at its ground.
IFC dominated the earlier proceedings and led the first half 2-0 with Gongshinrei opening up the account in the 15th minute before Wungning R doubled their advantage in the 38th minute.
The game grew competitive after the break as YWC looked to cut the gap weaving a series of attacks. IFC managed to hold the waves for a better portion of the game however lose ground in the latter part of the game as YWC were relentless in their attempts and it was in the 72nd minute that S Bijeshwor pulled back a goal and set up the recovery path for the team.
YWC, Malom then closed the gap three minutes later when Md Wazeed ran deep into IFC box and sent home the ball curling into the net. The game was wide open since then however the two sides failed to find the breakthrough as there were no much time left.
Meanwhile in a crucial match, YUC produced a fine performance to beat NISC, Lairenjam 2-0. After a cautious start from both the ends, Sanamacha was able to put YUC ahead in the 24th minute of the match.
NISC which were struggling in the first period failed to regroup and gather momentum in the second half as well and it was in the 38th minute that Stelin extended the lead for the Meijrao side. As NISC failed to convert latter chances, YUC were happy cruising to a 2-0 win and finish on top of table.