KIWT 2021: Slender win for Ward No 1 in U-15 football

Our Correspondent
KANGPOKPI, Jan 22: Ward No 1 opened its account with a narrow 1-0 win over Ward No 11 in Under-15 football in the ongoing 17th Kanggui Inter Ward Tournament 2021 at Brig M Thomas Ground, Kangpokpi this morning.
It was Thingminkai's early 8th minute goal that gave Ward No 1 U-15 boys their first win in their first match of the tournament.
In main football, Ward No 5&6 earned an easy 3-0 win over 9 men Ward No 3 courtesy of  Karan Pradhan (12') and Henjaithang (55', 76'). Later, Ward No 13 were awarded a walkover as their rivals Ward No 11 (A) failed to turn up for the main football's second match.
In veteran football, Ward No 14  thumped Ward No 5&6 by 5-0 margin. Lamminhao did the star turn in this match for the winning side pumping in four goals alone (4', 6', 54', 61'). The other goal was scored by Sehthang (14').
In another veteran match, Ward No 2 sealed a 2-0 win over Ward No 8 to register a berth in the knock-out stage. Seiminthang opened up the scoring in the 50th minute after a barren first half before Lallen struck the final nail two minutes later.
In men's volleyball, Ward No 9 defeated Ward No 17 as Ward No 3 beat Ward No 14.
In women's volleyball, Ward No 8 (B) defeated Ward No 17 before Ward No 13 downed Ward No 4.
Tomorrow's fixture
U-15 football : Ward No 4 vs Ward No 9 at 7.30 am ;
Main football : Ward No 2 vs Ward No 14 ; Ward No 8 vs Ward No 11 (B).
Veteran football: Ward No 4 vs Ward No 9 ; Ward No 1 vs Ward No 13
Men's volleyball: Ward No 16 vs Ward No 11;
Women's volleyball: Ward No 12 (A) vs Ward No 14.