1st Premier League : AIM hold DMRAO as CFA thump RAU 2-0
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2023:
AIM (Anouba Imagi Mangal)-Khabam conceded early lead but fought back to hold Dimapur Road Athletic Organisation (DMRAO)- Sekmai to a 2-2 draw before Classic Football Academy (CFA) prevailed 2-0 over Rising Athletic Union (RAU) in today's matches of the ongoing 1st Premier League organised by the All Manipur Football Association.
In the first match of the day, AIM went ahead early in the 6th minute through Lamabam Gogocha but DMRAO rode on goals from Md Isha Khan (26') and Okram Rohit (40') to overturn the lead and take a 2-1 lead.
After the restart, AIM toiled hard to make their way back into the game and their efforts paid off when Rojen converted a fine chance in the 67th minute.
With the competition wide open again the two sides fought hard for the winner but failed to make the most of their chances and eventually ended up sharing a point each.
Meanwhile in the second match, CFA kicked off their campaign on a bright note as Kangambam Lamnganba (40') opened the scoring towards the end of the first half before Shougrakpam Sachin came off the bench in the 57th minute and scored the winner three minutes later.
Dec 19 matches : FCR vs SU; AIM vs WAFA .