NACO, KLASA FC cruise in State League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 06 2022:
Keinou Library & Sports Association (KLASA) and Nambul Mapal Athletic & Cultural Organisation (NACO) both claimed an identical 2-0 victory against their respective opponents in the 15th Manipur State League 2022 on Tuesday.
NACO scored at both ends against Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) for their convincing win.
NACO toiled for 29 minutes before Ngairangbam Rakesh Singh registered their first successful shot on target as TRAU were kept off the scoreboard through the reaming minutes of the fust half.
After taking a 1-0 lead, NACO looked cautious in the early stages of the second half and at the same time they were resolute in their defence, fending off attempts by their opponents.
NACO then sprang a surprise on TRAU towards the end of the game, leaving the latter little time to mount a fightback.
NACO put themselves in a comfortable position when Suraj Singh Yumnam struck in their second goal in the 88th minute and that closed out the match.
KLASA FC too collected all three points with a convincing 2-0 result against North Eastern Sporting Union (NESU).
KLASA took possession from the word go and they needed 16 minutes to gain the upper hand.
It was Khundom Lucky Singh who opened the scoring and put his side in front through the 90th minute before Thokchom Manichand Singh (90+1) made it 2-0 just before the end of stoppage time.