IVFA Singjamei got the better of EMV FC, Lamlai by a solitary goal in the inaugural match of the RKFD's 5th Sangai Trophy Veteran Football Championship 2024 which got underway at CYLC Ground, Pishum-Chingamathak.
The brief downpour from rain left the ground a little slushy but both teams managed their foothold well however failed to bring up any goal in the first half play.
IVFA, more willing to take risks, kept on attacking and found the lone winning goal from K Rajesh in the 54th minute to collect full points.
Director YAS, T Phulen Meitei, managing director, RK Fortune Developers Private limited RK Rameshwar Singh and United Veteran Football Association officials were among those present at the inaugural function.
FLAM Imphal will lock horns with MUSA Wangkhei in a match on Monday at 2 pm while Langthabal FC will face VSAI Thangmeiband at 3.30 pm.
The teams participation in the competition are Langthabal FC, KVFA Kakching, IEVSA Khongman, VSAI Thangmeiband in Group A while in Group B are AMBA FC, MLVSA Mayai Lambi, Keishamthong FC, TBSFA Taobungkhok and in Group C are NKV FC Utlou, UVSA Lilong Chajing, MVFC Chandel, TRVSA Malom. While in Group D are EMV FC Lamlai, FLAM Imphal, MUSA Wangkhei and IVFA Singjamei.
