State League: UKB triumph as TRAU, DMRAO play out 2-2 draw
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 22 2022:
United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) emerged victorious while TRAU and DMRAO played out a 2-2 draw in Tuesday's fixtures of the 15th Manipur State League.
UKB scored twice in the first half to beat NESO 2-1 in their Group A meeting at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
UKB were dominant in the first period.
They stamped their authority scoring two goals inside 29 minutes.
Lamthianlal registered their first successful shot on target in the 22nd minute before Seiminthang Haokip converted a penalty kick seven minutes later to ensure their side went into the second half taking a 2-0 lead.
In a see-saw second-half contest, NESO were awarded a penalty shot for which Yuithing Khongreiwo stepped up and delivered from the spot.
In the ensuing minutes of exchanges, UKB held on to claim all three points.
In the day's Group B match, TRAU were held to a 2-2 draw by DMRAO.
TRAU took the lead in the 21st minute after Nongthongbam Japes was on target but DMRAO responded with a 24th-minute leveller from Ngathem Imarson Meitei.
TRAU regained their lead in the 43rd minute courtesy of a strike by Bishal Robidas.
DMRAO fought hard and they managed to make it all square in the 87th minute through Maharabam Karan Singh for the eventual 2-2 result.