Wins for Poloi FC, NESU in Reliance League qualifiers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 23 2023:
Poloi FC and NESU notched up wins in the Reliance Development League Regional Qualifiers at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Thursday.
Poloi FC came from behind to overcome PLL 4-3 in a keenly contested match.
PLL took the lead early when Jangminlen Haokip found their opener just eight minutes from kickoff.
Poloi FC responded in the 18th minute through Sagolsem Santosh before PLL regained their lead courtesy of Thanglenmang Haokip, who was on target in the 24th minute.
However, Poloi FC drew level again with a 57th-min-ute strike by Mutum Minaketan.
PLL immediately reclaimed their lead again after Ngaminsei converted in the 58th minute.
In the ensuing contest, Poloi FC rose to the occasion with an 81st-minute goal from Md Nawaz Sharif whose late effort tilted the scales in their favour.
NESU, meanwhile, eked out a 1-0 win over Classic FA in other match.
Yumnam Monis Singh was the hero for NESU as his 49th minute goal eventually proved to be the match clincher.
Earlier on Wednesday, WFA eased past SDC 5-1 .
Hidam Rakesh (65, 83) and Chingtham Dremjit (78, 79) grabbed a double each while Longjam Kherison (61) contributed one in their side's comfortable victory.
SDC got their consolation goal through Konthoujam Romen (52) .