IMPHAL, Dec 28: Imphal East emerged as winner of the 23rd inter-district football tournament.
In the final match of the district level football tournament for the boys played today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal East defeated Imphal West by 2-1 goals.
In a thrilling match for the title, Imphal East took the lead in the 19th minute with a goal from Md Tajuddin.
M Dhananjoy of Imphal West level the score in the 21st minute and the match was locked at 1-1 at half time.
As second half begins, Imphal East players looked more energetic and mounted pressure on Imphal West goal-mouth.
Imphal East managed to put in the winning goal in the 35th minute with Md Imran Khan scoring the deciding goal.
During the final match, N Bikramjit of Imphal East was booked yellow card by referee.