Hero Second Division League : TRAU top Chhinga Veng FC 3-1 in final round opener
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2019:
Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) sealed a comfortable 3-1 win against Chhinga Veng FC in their opening away match of the Final Round of Hero Second Division League at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl today.
TRAU took of the game cautiously and had a 1 -0 lead in the first half thanks to Princewill Emeka who converted a penalty kick in the 43rd minute of the match.
TRAU continued to dominate the possession after the restart as the home side fail to find their form and it was Joseph Mayowa Olaleye who doubled their advantage in the 63rd minute of the match.
Chhinga Veng FC pulled back a goal lately in the 80th minute with the help of Godin Quashiga but their return was made impossible as TRAU slipped to a more defensive form before Yami Longvah hit the decisive goal in the 89th minute.
Malsawmzuala (90'+l) of the home team was booked a straight red during the stoppage time of this one sided match.
TRAU will host Lone Star Kashmir at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium at May 3 at 2 pm in the next match.