Convincing victory for AIM and TRAU in 12th MSL
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 27 2018:
AIM, Khabam edged past Muvanlai Athletics 2-1 in the first match of the double elimination round while TRAU, Kwakeithel blanked DMRAO, Sekmai 3-0 in the second match of the ongoing 12th Manipur State League 2017 organized under the aegis of All Manipur Football Association at Mapal Kangjeibung today.
The first game between AIM, Khabam and Muvanlai Athletics began on a high note with Muvanlai Athletics opening the account in the 22nd minute of the match through Haoloan Vaiphei but the equaliser came in the 29th minute when Ng Bungo of AIM was found unmarked near the goalmouth who did not make any mistake in converting the chance into a goal to make the score read 1-1 at the end of the first half.
The second half began with AIM showing their intent to gather a much needed lead but Muvanlai Athletics defence line stood like a wall denying the strikers of AIM any chance to find the back of the net.
AIM however continued with their attacks and did get some real close chances to score, but could not convert any to their favour.
However, a direct kick by AIM's player Binaton in the 77th minute managed to beat the custodian of Muvanlai Athletics to help his team sealed the match with 2-1 goals.
In the second match, TRAU, Kwakeithel displayed better footballing skills than DMRAO, Sekmai in the field to wrap up the match with 3-0 goals, all the three goals being scored in the first half of the match.
Ng Naocha of TRAU opened the account in the 11th minute of the match and further extended the lead to 2-0 in the 30th minute while Sh Netrajit solidified the lead in the 32nd minute to 3-0 .