Imphal, June 3: Manipur Police Veteran Football Association moved into the quarter-final today defeating XI Star Sporting Union by 2-0 goals in the 11th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament played at Mapal Kangjeibung.
With the completion of the league round today, Manipur Police Veteran Football Association collected 13 points, while Nambol Areas Veteran Sporting Association (10 points), Utlou Luksa (10 points) and Football Veteran Welfare Association with seven points made it to the quarter-finals from group A.
From group B, Nagaland Veteran Football Association emerged on top with 11 points followed by North Eastern Veteran Football Association, Chingtam Veteran and Higher Education Veteran Football Association (all with six points). The quarter-finals will begin tomorrow.
Manipur Police veterans took their time today for want of combination in the front but luck shone in the 26th minute with forward Rajen Khanganba scoring the first goal for his team.
The XI Star Veteran Sporting Union, despite making some hard run throughout the game, could not find their target.
In the second half, Manipur Police wasted no time as Khanganba again made a left wing run and executed a brilliant pass to Touthang. After collecting the ball again, he shot home a goal for the 2-0 victory today.