IMPHAL, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2020 IWL 2020 I-League: TRAU look to continue KRYPHSA stun Kickstart YWC, Al-Ameen script FC 4-0 in league opener huge wins in Heibok Trophy winning rhythm against Aizawl IMPHAL, Jan 24 By Our Sports Reporter With a hat-trick of wins under IMPHAL, Jan 24 : YWC, its belt, TRAU FC will look to Langthabal earned their second continue its winning victory in the ongoing 3rd momentum when it hosts Heibok Trophy T-20 Cricket Aizawl FC in the I-League on Tournament by beating PTCC, Saturday. Patsoi by 69 runs at Langthabal Placed third in the Public Ground today while Al- standings with 11 points from Ameen kicked off their league eight games, TRAU is on a campaign with a 44 run victory winning spree since its vic- against ESU, Wangkhei. tory in the Imphal derby In the Group A league which set its run in motion. match, YWC won the toss Speaking before the match, and set PTCC a target of 140 the TRAU coach Dimitris runs for all wickets down in Dimitriou, said: “We are de- their quota of 20 overs after lighted that we have three Aizawl is a club with four or Rozario looked at the positive electing to bat first. PTCC wins in a row against very five times bigger budget than side of the break and said: were bowled out for only 70 good opponents and we are my team. They have good “We got a two-week break runs in 15 overs as unbeaten in the last five players and a solid team. They and we have built up our team MUMBAI, Jan 24 the 15th minute. Priyokumar bowling was too games. The results are com- have also made a few addi- in all the games related to KRYPHSA's lead was good and thus YWC ex- ing because of the hard and tions during this transfer aspects like transition in at- Kangchup Road Young doubled just four minutes later tended their winning runs to In reply, PTCC made a 21 balls. discipline of the players. window and being former tacking and defending, Physical and Sports by Anju Tamang. In what two, having beaten KSDO, good start with Hemchand ESU's Henary picked up 3 “At the moment, my only champions, they are a well- converting goal-scoring Association (KRYPHSA) FC seemed like a carbon copy of Kyamgei in their opening fix- adding up 32 runs off 29 balls wickets while Mehul and worry is that we have a lot of organised club." chances and more focused on cruised to a 4-0 victory over the first goal, she maintained ture. but the remaining order fell Hemchand claimed two wick- young players in the squad Aizawl, on the other hand, avoiding silly mistakes. Kickstart FC Karnataka in the her composure and slotted it In YWC's batting, cheaply as Priyokumar ets each in this innings before and they must keep their feet will be playing after a gap of Rozario also praised opening match of Hero Indian past Rashmi Kumari in the Prafullomani made the most wreaked havoc by removing they fall flat with 96 runs on on the ground. With the help two weeks. The former cham- TRAU FC and said: “TRAU Women’s League (IWL) 2020 Kickstart goal. of the runs with 40 runs in 4 wickets alone. the board in 17.5 overs in the of the experienced players, pion lies ninth on the table FC started the league very here on Friday. It was Grace again, who his name off 32 balls while Dinachandra enjoyed a chase as Nousad of Al foreigners and locals, we are with eight points from seven poorly by losing three Dangmei Grace scored a capitalised on a total lapse of Bikramjit and Bishwas made three wicket haul in 3 overs Ameen led the bowling attack trying to keep their feet on games. A win in this match matches and they were at the brace, with Anju Tamang and concentration in the Kickstart significant contributions of 24 in this innings and his team and finished with best haul of the ground because it is easy will ensure Aizawl’s first win bottom of the table but now it Ratanbala Devi also opening backline to add the third in and 22 runs to ensure their mate Sunil finished with a 4 wickets. Nousad was also to reach high but hard to stay after a continuous streak of is totally different. The team their IWL accounts. the 36th minute. team post 139 total. wicket to set up the big win. adjudged man of the match there,” he added. four draws. has transformed under coach KRYPHSA had the upper She had the chance to Sohail and Kenjit took Priyokumar was eventu- latter. “Our next opponent Aizawl coach Stanley Dimitriou.” PTI hand on paper, boasting the complete her hat-trick in the centre stage in PTCC bowl- ally named man of the match. Mehul and Henary also likes of Sweety Devi at the 41st minute, but the keeper ing as they picked up three Meanwhile in the Group B added 13 runs each in the back, Ratanbala Devi spear- did well to come out of her wickets apiece to give YWC league match, Mustaque and chase which saw Abdullah heading the attack and skipper line and tackle her. batsmen a tough experience Abdullah added 37 and 32 and Najamul scalped two and Dangmei Grace in the middle In the 64th minute, a State artistic gymnast teams leave for Jr Nationals on the crease. Sadananda of runs en route to Al Ameen's a wicket respectively. of the park. Dangmei Grace speculative clearance from the same team also managed 140 runs total for 9 after Saturday matches IMPHAL, Jan 24 made no mistake when she just outside the KRYPHSA two wickets in his spell of 4 opting to bat first while Nasir TCMDC vs KSDO; was played through on goal, box had put Ratanbala Devi overs. added up another 28 runs in PTRC, Patsoi vs SCCC An 8 member team of All and with only the keeper to through on goal, and with Manipur Gymnastics beat, hammered the ball onto loads of space and time, she Association have left Imphal the roof of the net to score rounded off the keeper to N Rajningthou Memorial Trophy today for the 55th Junior the first goal of the season, in complete the rout. PTI Artistic Gymnastics National Championship (MAG &WAG) to be held at National TRAU beat KCDO by 3 wickets Sports Academy, Khel Gaon, YWC beat SYDA 3-2 Prayagraj (Allahabad) from By Our Sports Reporter January 29 to February 1. as YWC post 4 wicket win The gymnasts who will be IMPHAL, Jan 24: H Naoba's double helped YWC forged a close By Our Sports Reporter representing the State are : Men- Khwairakpam Arjun 3-2 win over SYDA at Friday match of the Nahakpam Apabi IMPHAL, Jan 24 : TRAU, Kwakeithel, having Singh, Aheibam Nelbin and Further, Sneha Irengbam who were named by the same Memorial 3rd Division Football Tournament played at YWC suffered two losses earlier, came out of their poor Thambalkhong ground. Chandam Bijesh Singh; (12 to 15 years: Age Group association to undergo a trial from to earn a 3 wicket win against KCDO, Women- Mathiuhuailiu I), Ariha Pangambam (15 to selection on February 2 at YWC's Naoba scored his first three minutes into the game Kongpal and open their account in the ongoing and helped YWC led the first half 1-0. However, SYDA Bibiana Pame, Nisha Show 17 years: Age Group II), Allahabad for preparation of 2nd MNCA U-16 Boys Naorem Rajningthou and Huirem Jesika. Aribam Haripyari Devi (15 to Indian team for the 9th FIG managed to draw level and overturned the lead through Md Singh Memorial Trophy 2020 at Luwangpokpa Sohail Khan's double in the 37th and 41st minute. The teams are being led by 17 years: Age Group II) and Aerobic Gymnastics World Cricket Stadium. The day also saw YWC, Yumnam Ranjan Singh as Thokchom Mayabati Devi Age Group Competition Late in the game, YWC found their equalizer through Rohit Langthabal post their second win at the in the 65th minute who took only four minutes to helped his coach and Pangambam (15 to 17 years: Age Group which will be held at Baku tournament by easing past PTRC, Patsoi by 4 Akhelo as team manager. II) were aerobic gymnasts (AZE) from May 8 to 10. team regain the lead. And despite's SYDA's effort to close out wickets at Model Hr Secondary School and the gap, the game ended 3-2 in YWC's favour. Oriental College ground. Meanwhile at Model Hr Secondary and At Luwangpokpa Cricket ground, KCDO Oriental College ground, PTRC were held to which won the toss and opted to bat first 68 runs for 10 in 21.5 overs after being let to 16th KIWT 2020 slumped to a paltry 62 runs total in 19 overs bat first with YWC bowlers taking the centre Late Marko Stankovic spot which TRAU chased down with ease. stage with pace and accuracy and chased down KCDO started poorly as Anganba went off the target in just 16 overs despite losing 6 Ward No 10, 14 triumph in football kick holds Mumbai City on 3 in 11 deliveries and lost Rahul on duck. wickets. Our Correspondent Ward No 7 entered into the knockout round. anything meaningful in pos- Rinku who came out for the second wicket PTRC's Nongdamba who managed 16 runs HYDERABAD, Jan 24 KANGPOKPI, Jan 24: With In the veteran football, session and were careless ont stand posted 6 runs off 30 balls before was the best run getter for the team while the tempo and mood of 16th Ward No 14 had an unex- It was a tale of two penalties as the ball. Fernando finished with the highest 7 runs in Joyraj added 13 runs. Kanggui Inter Ward pected 1-0 win over Ward No Hyderabad and Mumbai City However, the visitors had 14 balls as others went off with few runs or The following order were sent back to the Tournament, the biggest sports 3 with a brilliant goal from shared the spoils in the Indian the ball at the back of the net no runs at all. stand quickly as Albert ran through PTRC's event in Kangpokpi DHQs Thangpi in the 23rd minute. Super League (ISL) match at in the 14th minute after Diego The total could have been a much lesser batting line up and finished with 3 wickets for skyrocketing last few matches But the team could not the GMC Balayogi Stadium on Carlos headed the ball to had TRAU bowlers not provide 27 extra runs. 8 runs in 2.5 overs. Basu also bowled well to in both football and volleyball make themselves into the Friday. Larbi, who slotted it in. But Nonetheless, Zenit and Rojit scalped three pick up two crucial wickets while Seram disciplines are giving everyone No 7 found the opener in the knockout round as Ward No A Mohamed Larbi penalty the goal was disallowed after wickets each in this innings while Ajit and Robinson, Soubam Robinson and Manikanta thrilling experiences. early 3rd minute through 3 despite the loss entered into (43') sealed the three points the linesman claimed that the Ronak finished with 2 wicket and a wicket claimed a wicket each. In today’s first ground of Lunjangam before the knockout round having for the Islanders. Hyderabad ball had gone out of play respectively. In reply, H Basu and Soubam Robinson the main football, Ward No Haogoumang added another better goal count. remain at the bottom of the during Sarthak Golui's deliv- TRAU's chase was not also smooth as they remained not out on 23 and 22 runs each to 10 had a narrow 1-0 win over goal in the 10th minute. How- In men’s volleyball, Ward table with just five points in ery that was aimed at Carlos. lose early wickets in quick succession before help their team reach the target in 16 overs Ward No 2(A) and booked ever, Ward No 4 cut the gap No 1(A) defeated Ward No their kitty. - they are also Mumbai showered crosses Aditya scored 31 runs and steered the team to losing 6 wickets although Ph Jotin of PTRC themselves a place in the when Seiboilen brilliantly 16 25-12/24-25/25-19/25-20 winless in 11 games. from the right flank but Adil victory in 17.3 overs with three wickets left in tried his best and took 5 wickets in 5 overs. knockout round. The winning converted a penalty kick at before Ward No 10 defeated Jorge Costa made one Khan stood tall to comfort- the hand. H Basu of YWC was eventually named goal was scored by the stroke of the half hour Ward No 4 25-9/25-17/25-11. change to his line-up that ably clear all the half-hearted Manglemba of KCDO did his part well by man of the match. Lamginlen in the 49th minute. mark before slotting home Meanwhile in women’s defeated Bengaluru FC 2-0 at deliveries. picking up three wicket in the chase but his Saturday matches Meanwhile Ward No 4 vs another in the 45th minute to volleyball, Ward No 3 (A) the Mumbai Football Arena The game took a turn just effort fell short as the target was too small. RCA vs CRAU at Luwangpokpa 7 match ended in a 2-2 draw pull level. Despite Ward No defeated Ward No 11 25-21/ last week. Hyderabad made before the break after Nikhil Aditya was eventually named man of the OSCAR vs CYCLONE at Model Higher in the second ground. Ward 4's hard earned equalizer, 25-22. five changes to the side that Poojari was penalised for match. Secondary and Oriental College ground. faced defeat against Odisha handling the ball inside the FC in an attempt to find the box following Larbi's aerial right combination. pass to Kevyn. The referee The game got off to a pas- pointed to the spot and the sive start with both sides Tunisian made it 1-0 with a giving the ball away poorly in comfortable finish directed at the opening 30 minutes or so. the bottom corner. Either side failed to produce Goal.com Federer survives huge scare to reach last 16 on freaky Friday MELBOURNE, Jan 24 Roger Federer looked defeat full in the face before rallying in the 10-point tiebreaker to edge local battler John Millman in a five-set thriller on Friday night and reach the last 16 of the Australian Open. It was Federer’s 100th victory at Melbourne Park and few of them can have been as hard as the four-hour, 4-6 7-6(2) 6-4 4-6 7-6(8) epic he shared with the teak tough world number 47 on Rod Laver Arena. The 20-times Grand Slam champion made an extraordinary 82 unforced errors to go with 62 winners in a contest that was decided by the extended tiebreak introduced to prevent even longer contests. Even that was not straightforward for Federer. The apparently indefatigable Millman held leads of 5-2 and 8-4 on the back of some brilliant tennis, forcing 38-year-old Federer to rattle off five straight points before securing the victory with a crosscourt forehand winner. Millman was on the front foot from the start and won the opening set before Federer grabbed the second on a tiebreak and the third with a late break of serve. The Australian was never going to fold, however, and he pounced to break the six-times Australian Open champion for 4-3 after one of the many lengthy rallies that studded the match before taking the fourth set. Millman also got an early break in the decider but Federer broke back and, as the crowd roared both players to the rafters, the match headed towards its dramatic denouement. Defeat would have meant Federer’s earliest exit from a Grand Slam for five years but he would not have been alone as a big name departing after an upset on Friday. The last three women’s champions - Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams - all went out along with Greek young gun Stefanos Tsitsipas as a rather predict- able tournament suddenly exploded into life. Reuters