PATHAP FC, REFA victorious in DFA Thoubal Second Division League
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 21 2022:
PATHAP FC, Lilong posted second successive Group B win in the ongoing DFA Thoubal Second Division League as REFA, Leishangthem bounced back to hand PADSW, Langathel third loss in the Group B campaign.
PATHAP FC and YDA, Tentha were neck and neck throughout today's tie but a 41st minute goal by Prashan Jajo helped the Lilong team secure all three points.
PATHAP FC, who had beaten PADSW in the previous tie, are now on level terms with Yairipok FC on 6 points from two matches.
Meanwhile in the second Group B league match of the day, Tomba scored a brace as REFA thumped PADSW 4-2 for the first win in two matches.
M Santosh drew first blood in the 11th minute for REFA only to be equalized the very next minute by M Yaikhomba of PADSW.
PADSW, off a fortuitous opportunity, turned things around when Sh Dingku scored in the 14th minute before L Prabin pulled level for REFA in the 24th minute.
After settling the first half in a 2-2 draw, REFA made an intensive campaign in the latter half and T Tomba did justice by scoring two goals back to back in the 32nd and 39th minutes to give REFA an unassailable 4-2 lead.
As PADSW were unable to make a comeback, REFA closed out the game 4-2 .
Jan 22 matches (Gp A)
KRC, Kshetrileikai vs HU, Heirok from 1 pm
EEO, Lamding vs BYFY, Bishnunaha from 2.30 pm .