IMPHAL, April 23: AMHA, Moirang and KHSC, Khongman were tied 2-2 while CRAU drubbed YCLYL by 9-2 in today’s matches of the 1st edition U-18 Boys’ and Girls’ State level Hockey tournament at the Hockey Stadium, Khuman Lampak.
In the first ground match of the day, AMHA and KHSC were tied at 2-2 with Ph Amarjit and M Dinesh scoring for the Moirang team, while, N Ganendrajit scored a braced in quick succession for the Khongman team to managed a draw.
Ph Amarjit scored in the 9th minute of play while M Dinesh scored in the 43th minute to take the tally to 2-0 for AMHA.
N Ganendrajit however reduced the two goal deficit with two quick goals in the 45th and 47th minute of play.
Ph Amarjit and Ph Rojesh were booked from the Moirang team, Nenthoiba of the Khongman team was booked in the 36th minute of play.
In the second ground match, CRAU proved to be too strong for UYCLYL by sealing the match at 9-2.
Two hat-tricks from L Johny and H Santomba of CRAU did the job for YCLYL.
M Dinachandra and Ch Rishikanta provided the two goal consolation for YCLYL.
Ng Sanayaima added a brace for CRAU while P Naoba scored another in the 63th minute just before the final referee to end the match 9-2 in CRAU’s favour.