10th Manipur State League MPSC, USA play out goalless draw; NEROCA FC win
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 14 2015:
MPSC and USA, Khurai played out a goalless draw while a late strike from Satish Khomdram helped NEROCA FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Zalen in the ongoing 10th Manipur State League 2015, sponsored by Khumukcham Ingocha Singh Memorial Trust, today at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal.
The first match between MPSC and USA, Khurai ended in a goalless draw after both teams failed to break the deadlock in normal time.
P Makulung Kabui and Th Kiran of MPSC and Kh Sanjoy of USA were cautioned for unsporting behaviour during the match.
In another group match, spectators who turned up for the match witnessed an early opening goal for FC Zalen in seven minutes from kick off.
FC Zalen's Kh Jibon powerful header through a corner kick from Seiboi Haokip gave the early 1-0 lead against NEROCA FC.
Minutes later, Seikhohao Tuboi missed an opportunity after Ng Tomarjit of NEROCA FC committed a foul on him.
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Zalen players David Ngaihte and Seiboi Haokip were also yellow carded in the 16th and 42nd minute respectively.
The first half ended with FC Zalen on the safer side with a 1-0 lead.
However the breather, NEROCA FC quickly bounced back after Ch Anandkumar took an advantage of a throw-in from Md Sohail and banged in the equaliser in the 54th minute making the scoreline 1-1 .
The match went aggressive with both teams looking to find the target.
In the midst, Seiboi Haokip of FC Zalen was sent off after he was booked with another yellow card in the dying minutes.
Imran Khan of NEROCA FC was unlucky today after his shot hit the goal bar.
However, NEROCA seem not to lose the opportunity as Th Johnson swiftly collected the deflected ball and netted in beating the Zalen custodian hands down in the additional 91st minute.
Johnson's last minute goal helped NEROCA FC clinch a 2-1 victory.
Satish Kamei of NEROCA FC was also yellow carded during the match.