Second Division League TRAU hold Jamshedpur FC to 1-1 draw
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 19 2018:
Tiddim Road Athletic Union kick started their Second Division League campaign with a 1-1 draw with Jamshedpur FC at CRD TATA Sports Complex, Jamshedpur today.
Debutant TRAU had a rough start as they lost their goalkeeper early but staged a strong comeback to level the score at the end.
TRAU had to reel under immense pressure from the hosts, Jamshedpur in the beginning and in a huge blow to the Manipuri side, goalkeeper Premkumar was sent off following a goalmouth melee in the 10th minute and a spot kick was subsequently awarded to the hosts.
Goalkeeper, Tajuddin who substituted midfielder Deepak managed well to save the spot kick taken by Gaurav Mukhi and gave his team a sigh of relief.
Though Jamshedpur FC's spotkick was saved by Tajuddin, they were able to break the deadlock in the 33rd minute of the match through Gaurav Mukhi.
Stung by the goal, TRAU also pushed hard to come out of the pressure and started few fine offences and it was Reishangmei Vashum who came to the rescue and slotted home the ball in the 43rd minute to level the score at 1-1 .
Jamshedpur FC dominated the second half but the local side stuck well and firm to keep all threats at bay going for a 1-1 stalemate.
TRAU will face Langsning FC on March 26 pm at JLN Stadium, Shillong in their second outing.