FC Imphal salvage 2-2 draw with TBSFA-A in K Yaima Memorial Veteran Football Tournament
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 28 2020:
Stoppage time goal from Hemachandra helped FC Imphal salvage a 2-2 draw with TBSFA-B, Taobungkhok today in the ongoing Cash Prize Koijam Yaima Memorial Veteran Football Tournament 2020 at Eleven Star Sporting Union's playground, Akampat.
TBFSFA had a good start enjoyed lead twice in the game but FC Imphal fought valiantly to force the game to a 2-2 draw.
It was Th Binanta who fired the Taobungkhok side ahead after 20 minutes but FC Imphal pulled level in the 28th minute as P Romesh converted a fine chance and made it 1-1 till the break.
TBSFA gathered strength after the restart and made some incisive run in a bid to break the deadlock and their effort reaped rewards in the 37th minute as K Bimolchandra sent a fine shot past FC Imphal keeper.
TBSFA looked to earn full points as FC Imphal attempts latter on proved too blunt but the latter team were rewarded for the relentless effort during the stoppage time (60+2') as Hemachandra got a last ditch effort count to force the game to a 2-2 draw.