YUFC beat NACO 1-0 in 13th MSL
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2020:
YUFC, Ukhrul who drew 1-1 with SSU, Singjamei in theirfourth outing of the 13th Manipur State League 2019-20 improve themselves to beat NACO, Nambul Mapal 1-0 today at Artficial Football Turf, Khuman Lampak.
YUFC and NACO were almost on level term sharing fair share of possession and scoring chances throughout but Yarmipei Shangh's goal in the 31 st minute was more than enough for the Ukhrul side to earn full points for the third time and their comeback to the tournament.
YUFC had a close chance squandered few minutes into the game but lack of finishing touch denied them from making the headway.
The possession however went in the hands of the Nambul Mapal side as they pressed hard for the break-through taking advantage of poor coordination of the Ukhrul team.
But the game took a turn when Shomi Rongui of YUFC was brought down in the midfield by Charan Rai of NACO.
A free kick was subsequently awarded and to everyone's surprise Yarmipei Shangh who stepped up to take the kick saw his free kick turn in even after NACO custodian Kh Deven having his touch on the ball.
The second half witnessed NACO struggled hard to come on level terms stringing a series of incisive runs but their efforts went in vain as YUFC defence stonewalled all following attempts to keep their lead intact and safe till the final whistle.
With the win YUFC now have 10 points in five matches.
Saturday Matches
GSC, Churachandpur vs YPHU, Lalambung : matchstarts at 11.45 am
Muvanlai Athletics vs SU : match starts at 2 pm .