IMPHAL, Aug 18: The 5th edition of Manipur state league football kick starts today at Mapal Kangjeibung.
Altogether 12 football club of the state are competing for the months long football league which will be played in the home and away format as applied per AIFF guidelines.
In the inaugural match, All Irengban Football Association played YWC Thambalkhong today at Mapal Kangjeibung as a home ground match for AIFA.
The match resulted in a one sided as the Thambalkhong club defeated the Irengban club by 7-1 goals.
Barjon scored two goal for the winning team while Nalajoro, Surjit, Rocky and Vandona scored one goal each. Rakesh of AIFA scored a own goal.
The lone goal for the AIFA was scored by Lalninlen Hmar in the 60th minute.
In tomorrow’s match, TRAU will meet YDO while ESU play TRUGPU.