Wins for NACO, YPHU, AFC in State League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 16 2022:
NACO outclassed NEROCA FC 3-1 as both YPHU and AFC prevailed by an identical margin in the Manipur State League 2022 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Wednesday.
Ngangom Peter Singh scored a brace in NACO's dominant victory over NEROCA FC in a Group B match.
NACO toiled through the last minute of the first half to take the lead courtesy of a calm finish from Peter.
The Nambul Mapal squad then put themselves firmly in control when Peter netted his second goal in the 56th minute before Laishram Binoy Singh tripled their advantage in the 64th minute.
NACO had managed to put NEROCA at bay for almost rest of the game until Maibam Deny Singh got a consolation goal for his side in the first minute of stoppage time.
YPHU scored in both halves to ease past RAU 2-0 in their Group A meeting.
Lunkhongam Haokip claimed the opener in the 11th minute and Lungouhao Hangshing made it 2-0 in the 81st minute for the eventual result.
AFC, meanwhile, struck twice in the first period to outplay KLASA in other Group A match.
Loyangamba Meitei Akoijam opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Sahidur Rahaman extended the lead in the 28th minute.
AFC kept their 2-0 advantage intact through the end of the game and emerged easy winners.