Shaheed Manoranjam Memorial FootballUSA edge out Muvanlai Athletics 2-1 to progress into quarters

By Our Staff Reporter
IMPHAL, Feb 14 : USA-Khurai edged out Muvanlai Athletics by 2-1 goals to set up quarter final date with NESU-Khurai in the 13th Shaheed Manoranjan Singh Memorial CRPF Football Tournament being underway at SAI Sports Complex, Takyel.
USA and Muvanlai Athletics had a cautious start to the game but USA enjoyed a 1-0 first half lead courtesy A Makhon goal in the 12th minute.
Manglienboi however closed the gap for Muvanlai Athletics at the stroke of the hour mark and kept the competition wide open.
It was an end to end affair with both teams searching for their chance to break the deadlock until Y Sobha scored in the 86th minute to restore the lead for USA who held onto their lead till the final whistle.
Imphal United will play SYMROPIA in the next pre-quarter final match tomorrow.