MSL: NEROCA, AIM eke out wins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 23 2022:
NEROCA FC and Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM) both triumphed by an identical 1-0 margin in Sunday's fixtures of the 15th Manipur State League 2022 at Mini Stadium, Bishnupur.
NEROCA FC relied on S Johny Kom's goal to edge past Southern Sporting Union (SSU) in their Group B meeting.
Johny scored the important goal in the 10th minute.
This was SSU's first defeat in five games.
Despite the loss, SSU remained the leaders of the Group B standings with 13 points as KIYC closed in on with 12 points, followed by DMRAO (9) and NEROCA FC (7) .
AIM too were made to work hard for their 1-0 victory against NISA.
Khaidem Jacky Singh put his team in front in the 21st minute as AIM held on to their narrow lead to claim all three points.