RAO pip YUFC to enter quarters
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28 2017:
The return leg hosted by YUFC, Ukhrul at YOSC ground Khurai against RAO Lairikyengbam Leikai ended in a 2-2 draw but RAO with 5 points in aggregate entered the quarter finals of the ongoing 22nd Winners’ Cup for Men 2017 organised under the supervision of All Manipur Football Association .
Thangom Ruivha of YUFC, Ukhrul opened the account in the 7th minute of the match but was equalised in the 22 minute by N Leibakchaoba of RAO.
Three minutes after the equaliser, Leibakchaoba scored his second goal to hand RAO 2-1lead till first half .
The second half saw both teams trying hard to dominate each other but their defence did well to deter them from disturbing the scoreline.
One crack found by YUFC’s S Beningson proved fatal for RAO as he rifled in a clinical shot past the custodian to level the score at 2-2 .
RAO’s Y Santa, Ningon Chifang and S Soreingam were yellow carded in the 39th, 52nd and 86th minute respectively while Ruiva of YUFC was also yellow carded during the additional time.
The first leg match at RAO’s homeground also ended in 1-1.As per the rule of conduct set by the organiser, goals scored in away team is counted double and so YUFC, Ukhrul could only manage to score 4 (two goals from previous leg + two from today) goals while RAO raced ahead with (1+4) after today’s win .
AFC, Thoubal will take on ULFC, Chandel at its home ground at RYDO ground, Charangpat at 1pm tomorrow.