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SPORTS
IMPHAL FRIDAY 17 OCTOBER 2014
USA, ZFC, TRAU win; MPSC hold NISA 1-1
IMPHAL, Oct 16 : The United
Sports Association (USA),
Khurai outclassed Keinou
Library and Sports Association
(KLASA), Keinou by a margin
of 5 goals to one, Zomi Football
Club (ZFC), Churachandpur
registered a 3-1 win over
Tiddim Road Unique Gammy
Players' Union (TRUGPU),
Nambol, Tiddim Road Athletic
Union (TRAU), Kwakeithel
outplayed North Eastern ReOrganising And Cultural
Association
(NEROCA),
Sangakpham 2-0 and a late goal
from Manipur Police Sports
Club (MPSC) ensured a 1-1
draw against North Imphal
Sporting Association (NISA)
in the ongoing 9th Manipur
State League organised by All
Manipur Football Association
(AMFA)
under
the
sponsorship
of
MLA
Khumukcham
Joykishan
Singh at Mapal Kangjeibung,
Imphal.
The first match began with
MATCH RESULT
KLASA
ZFC
TRAU
NISA
1 USA
5
3 TRUGPU 1
2 NEROCA 0
1 MPSC
1
Next Match
Knock-Out Stage
on 18.10.14 at 12.15 pm
SSU Vs TRUGPU
at 2.15 pm
ZFC Vs TRAU
duce a single goal and the two
teams took the lemon break
without scoring.
After a goalless breather, a
powerful header from NISA's
O Hishikanta in the 72nd
minute of the match helped
NISA take a 1-0 lead.
On the other hand, the
police players went on the
offensive and fought hard till
A Ningthouba slammed home
the equaliser in the dying
minute of the match to restore
parity.
After the first half,
NEROCA players went on
the offensive and started raiding the territory of the rival. S
Ratan and Th Premkumar
scored one goal each in the
50th and 83rd minute of the
match and recorded a 2-0 win
against TRAU.
In today's fourth match,
defending champion NISA
and the police team started on
a positive note. However all
the good moves initiated in
the mid field failed to pro-
By Our Sports Rporter
LEAGUE
TRAU (white) and NEROCA players battle for ball possession
USA's Y Subash slamming
in the opening goal in the
13th minute.
KLASA came back into
the match when S Somananda
struck home in the 31'st
minute.
After the breather, USA
players started launching a
series of attack and L
Fernando and Ranjan Kabui
found the target in the 49th
minute 69th minute of the
match to take a comfortable
3-1 lead.
USA continued to dominate and Md Asif did the star
turn adding two more in the
72nd and 85th minute of the
Priority is to recover
from injuries: Mary Kom
BANGALORE, Oct 16 : Still basking in the glow of her Asian
Games gold medal, Mary Kom feels her first priority is to recover
from injuries, on which hinges her participation in next month’s
World championships. “After the Asian Games, I had many small
injuries,” the boxer said here on Wednesday.
“Right now my hamstring is bothering me. My hand was
an issue earlier. My first aim is to get that treated. Only if I
am able to recover fully will I take part in the Worlds. I’m not
sure yet.”
The AIBA women’s World boxing championships will be
held in Jeju, South Korea, from November 13 to 25.
But aside from her injuries, the overall standard of fitness
had not dipped even with age, Mary Kom felt.
“I was surprised at this Asiad, I was much fitter than I was
at the Olympics. I really don’t know how. There must be
something. Maybe I had good supplements,” she said.
The 31-year-old was in the city to announce the eighth
edition of the SBI Bengaluru Midnight Marathon.
She had the audience in thrall, speaking of her early life and
struggles.
Referring to the meeting with the Prime Minister on Tuesday, Mary said: “I was delivering the vote of thanks yesterday
and I was trembling. I never shake inside the ring but I was
very nervous there.” — Agencies
match and helped his team
carve out a convincing 5-1
win against the hapless
KLASA.
In the second match of the
day, Churachandpur players
Kleven Hmar, Paokhomang
and Lalrinluwang contributed
one goal each in the 45th,
76th and 78th minute to claim
a well derved win against
TRUGPU.
Ch Anandkumar scored
the consolation goal for
TRUGPU.
In the third match of the
day, TRAU and NEROCA
failed break the deadlock till
the breather.
Team
SSU
USA
NEROCA
TRAU
ZFC
MPSC
AIM
TRUGPU
NISA
NACO
KLASA
FCK
TABLE
P
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
W
8
6
6
5
5
3
4
4
3
1
2
1
D
2
3
1
3
2
6
3
3
3
5
2
3
AFTER
L
1
2
4
3
4
2
4
4
5
5
7
7
G/F
28
18
23
14
19
15
13
16
12
09
08
07
11th
G/A
16
07
18
14
14
13
12
16
15
18
22
17
FIXTURE FOR KNOCK-OUT STAGE
12.15pm
SSU
01.30pm
18.10.14
TRUGPU
20.10.14
02.15pm
ZFC
18.10.14
TRAU
NEROCA
12.15pm
01.30pm
19.10.14
MPSC
21.10.14
02.15pm
AIM
ROUND
G/D
+12
+11
+05
+00
+05
+02
+01
+00
-03
-09
-13
-10
Pts
26
21
19
18
18
15
15
15
12
08
08
06
01.30pm
23.10.14
(Final)
USA
19.10.14
Relegation Match :
22.10.14
12.15pm NISA Vs FCK
02.15pm NACO Vs KLASA
Atletico de Kolkata swamp NEUFC 2-0
GUWAHATI, Oct 16
The 10-man Atletico de Kolkata
lived up to their reputation as
they outplayed hosts NorthEast
United FC 2-0 to notch up their
second consecutive win in the
ongoing Indian Super League
(ISL), here on Thursday.
Two straight shots by
Ethiopian striker Fikru Tefera
Lemessa and Czech midfielder Jakub Podany gave the
Sourav Ganguly co-owned
Kolkata another three points
after humbling Mumbai FC
3-0 in the tournament-opener
on Sunday. Fikru put league
leaders Kolkata ahead with
his 15th minute strike and
carried on the lead till regulation time. Jakub then slotted
home a second in injury time
to seal the game for Kolkata.
The team was reduced to
10-men in the 82nd minute
after Borja Fernandez got the
second yellow card, forcing
him to leave the field. But the
team kept their composure to
hold on to a comfortable win.
Though Fernandez’s sending off did lead to a
commotion and a bit of a
heated discussion with the
referee but the tempers soon
calmed down and play resumed. Coach Antonio Lopez
Habas defended the team’s
behaviour.
“We need to check the videos. Many many such actions
take place on the field. We
are a professional team. We
must defend our interest in
the match,” Habas said.
The Kolkata team later also
got couple of opportunities
for goals, but NorthEast goalkeeper Alexandros Tzorvas of
Greece foiled their attempts.
The John Abraham co-
owned NorthEast United also
got a few chances during the
first half but could not convert them.
Spanish recruit Koke, who
scored the lone winning goal
in the teams’ first match
against Kerala Blasters, could
not convert a direct shot in
the 51st minute into a goal.
NorthEast coach Ricki
Herbert was disappointed but
did well to put up a brave
front in the post-match
presser.
“We are disappointed with
the performance despite being
a good team. I’m happy with
the performance of my boys.
We had so much chance in
the front but could not convert them into goals. We are
very good side. We need to
be better. It’s going to be an
interesting league,” he said
after the defeat. –– PTI
Natl Sepaktakraw c'ship
By Sports Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 16 : The All Manipur Sepaktakraw Association
(AMSTA) has selected 24 players to participate in the 25th
Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship 2014 to be held
from October 30 to November 2 at Bareilly, UP.
Men's team include M Nanao (MPSC), M Sushilkumar
(IMSUC), Ch Geskant (MPSC), K Kumarjit (MPSC), T
Gopen (MPSC), Th Joykumar (MPSC), Kh Holendro
(IMSUC), Th Ingoba (MPSC), W Surjit (MPSC), L
Dimachandra (MPSC), Ch Kanan (IMSUC) and Kh Rahul
(MPSC).
Women's team include O Jimi (MPSC), Kh Omita
(IMSUC), Geena AK (MPSC), Kh Robita (MPSC), AK
Rebika (MPSC), M Shanti (IMSUC), M Aruna (MPSC),
Kh Bijata (IMSUC), P Linthoingambi (IMSUC), W Milana
(MPSC), E Ronita (MPSC), E Rasheshwori (MPSC).
The selected players have been informed to report to the
AMSTA general secretary on October 17 at 7 am at YAWA
ground Singjamei, stated a press release issued by AMSTA.
AR inter school football
By Our Sports Reporter
Sarjubala enters
Natl boxing final
RAIPUR, Oct 16 : Sh
Sarjubala entered final in the
Women’s National Championship on Wednesday.
In the light fly category,
Haryana’s Sweety thrashed
Saroj by a similar margin.
In the same section, Sh
Sarjubala of Manipur outpunched Musskan Sindhu of
Punjab 3-0. Mizoram’s
Lalinmawil got the better of
Manipuri girl Nengneihat
Kom 3-0. In another bout in
the same category, Railway
SPorts Control Board’s Pinki
Rani defeated Tohibala Chanu
of Arunachal Pradesh 3-0.
In a feather weight category bout, RSPB’s P
Basumatary beat H Chaoba
Devi of Manipur 3-0.
–– PTI
IMPHAL, Oct 16 : The 3rd ARSOM Inter School Football
Tournament organised by 40 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under
the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) kick started today at
Keithelmanbi.
The opening ceremony was graced by Brigadier V T
Mathew, Commander 9 Sector Assam Rifles.
A total of eight teams from different schools across
IGAR (South) are participating in the football meet.
The opening ceremony started with a cultural programme
by the students. Speaking at the occasion, Commander 9
Sector Assam Rifles highlighted the importance of sports in
youth life and encouraged the young students to take active
participation in all games. He also conveyed his best wishes
to all the participating teams.
AR participates in sports meet
By Our sports Reporter
IMPHAL, Oct 16 : The 20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under
the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) participated in the 16th Annual
Games and Sports Meet, today at St Peter’s High School,
Monsangpantha, Chandel.
The 20 Assam Rifles Commandant graced the inaugural
function as the chief guest.
Speaking at the occassion, he said that sports is a great
medium to strengthen the bond among all in addition to the
basic advantages like physical fitness etc.
Around 250 students participated in the sports meet.
Cultural dance and songs were also presented by the students. The event concluded with refreshments.
Meanwhile, the 42nd Glory Day cum Sports and Literary Meet 2014 was held at Sirarakhong Model School from
October 14 to 16.
The opening ceremony was attended by Company Commander of 41st Assam Rifles as the chief guest who
expressed that the battalion would like to extend support by
supplying sports items to the school.
Further, he encouraged the students of Sirarakhong
Model School to be excellent students as well as to excel
in sports. Shri K Chihanngam Vashum, guest of honour
illustrated the theme 'Good participation and not winning'.
He said, as a human being, all must participate in the
competition and have a firm determination to win.
Pep Guardiola says he wants
to manage Manchester United
File: Pep Guardiola
NEW DELHI, Oct 16
Pep Guardiola said that he
wants to manage Manchester
United at some point in his
career. According to a new
book on the Spaniard’s first
season at Bayern Munich,
Guardiola had admitted to being
enthralled by the atmosphere
and set-up at Old Trafford.
Written by his close friend
and sports journalist, Marti
Perarnau, “In Pep Confidential: The Inside Story of Pep
Guardiola’s First Season at
Bayern Munich” chronicles
the former Barcelona manag-
er’s title winning first season
at Allianz Arena.
In the book, Perarnau
claims that while watching a
Champions League match in
2011 at Old Trafford,
Guardiola was impressed by
United and was quoted saying to his personal assistant
Manuel Estiarte, “I like this
atmosphere. I could see myself coaching here one day”.
Guardiola was indeed
linked to United, as a replacement for the legendary Sir
Alex Ferguson and also after
his hand-picked heir David
Moyes was sacked within a
season. But the Spaniard instead move to Germany
following a year-long sabbatical, where he is contracted till
the end of 2016.
Perarnau further claims in
the book that, Guardiola had
already agreed a move to
Bayern Munich in December
2012, even before Ferguson
had announced his retirement.
United. –– Agencies
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