RONO HILLS, Oct 12: The Department of Physical Education lifted the third University Soccer League (USL), 2018 Trophy defeating defending champions Department of Commerce 4-0 at the Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU) playground (No.1) here on 11 October.
Both the teams started on an attacking note in the first half; but, it was the Department of Physical Education team that put in a brilliant performance in the second half and ran out eventual winner, scoring four goals in quick successions in the second half, informed RGU Joint Registrar (Academic & Conference) Dr David Pertin.
The breakthrough came in 56th minutes, when Litum Noshi scored through a penalty kick. A few minutes later, Noshi found the net again to make it 2-0.
Tangak Taki and Yomli Payum scored a goal each to seal the victory.
The winner and runner-up teams were awarded Rs 20,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively, along with trophies, certificates and medals.
Mitin Tayeng of the Commerce team was declared the ‘best player’, while Litum Noshi of Physical Education team became the ‘highest scorer’ with 17 goals in his kitty.
Doging Yubey of Physical Education team was declared as ‘best goalkeeper’.
The individual award winners were given cash prizes, citations and mementos.
The Department of Geology team was awarded for the best disciplined with a trophy and certificates.
The final match was witnessed by Vice Chancellor of RGU Prof Saket Kushwaha, Director of Elementary Education Tapi Gao, the faculty members, staffs and the students and of the university.
