IEDFA super league RAU edge past XI Star SU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 28 2016:
RAU, Lairikyengbam Leikai edged past XI Star SU, Akampat in the ongoing MK Ghanendrajit Memorial Super Division Football League organised by IEDFA.
RAU came from behind to clinch a 2-1 victory over XI Star SU.
XI Star SU began the play on a very positive note invading the territory of their rival with some sharp shoots and crisp passing.
N Ramesh of XI Star SU drew first blood in the 6th minute of the match.
RAU played in a defensive mode and could not equalise till the end of the first half.
But after the breather, RAU bounced back with more vigour.
It was Rishan and Md Rohit of RAU who took charge to score a goal each in 50th and 66th minute respectively to end the game in their favour.
Rangam and Rishan of RAU and L Charis of XI Star SU were cautioned for unsporting behaviour in the 55th, 71st and 79th minute respectively.
IEDFA 1st Division
SSC, Porompat held MHGAU, Golapati to a 1-1 draw in the Moirangthem Ibobi 1st Division Football League Tournament 2016 organised by IEDFA today.
The two teams started the match cautiously never opening up fully and the first half ended in a goalless draw.
After the lemon break, Md Ijaj of MHGAU broke the deadlock in the 47th minute of the match.
In response, SSC put more men on the attack and eventually Momoko equalised in the 68th minute and helped his side to level and earn a point.