21st Winners' Cup DM RAO, YPO labour to 1-1 draw
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 20 2016:
YPO, Sora were held to a 1-1 draw at their home ground by DM RAO, Sekmai today in the ongoing Thangjam Birachandra-Maipakpi memorial 21st Winners' Cup.
DM RAO, Sekmai made their way to the semifinal after defeating AFC, Churachandpur 6-3 on penalties at the later's home ground, Artificial turf, Khuman Lampak on Nov 17 .
It was a cagey start for both teams today.
None of the two sides could break the stalemate in the first session of the game.
After a barren first half, both sides pressed hard to find the winner.
The visitors (DM RAO) took the lead in the 65th minute through Y Henba.
The hosts, without losing hearts struggled to find the equaliser and they were rewarded for their efforts as Md Ali Khan levelled the score in the 75th minute.