10th Manipur State League 2015 : TRAU edge past NACO on penalties
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2015:
TRAU, Kwakeithel edged past NACO, Nambul Mapal by a margin of 5 goals to three via | penalty to claim the 7th place of the 10th Manipur State League 2015, sponsored by Khumukcham Ingocha Singh Memorial Trust, today at Artificial Turf Ground, Khuman Lampak, Imphal.
The match began with both teams on a positive note as NACO took an early lead in the 5th minute after Ajmir Chistry drew the first blood off a through pass from A Binesh Singh.
However, TRAU quickly bounced back after Kh Rahul's header found the net in the 12th minute.
The full time of the match ended on a 1-1 draw.
Penalty came into play to decide the winner of the match.
In the penalty shootout, TRAU's A Herojit Singh, M Meino, K Rocky and Golmei Mariamdum found their targets.
On the other side, NACO witnessed goals from Th Ngouba Singh, Korimayum Azmir Shah while Md Kurban and S Sanjoy failed to find the target.
TRAU's S Chungneihen Kom was cautioned during the match.
Tomorrow, MPSC and ZFC, Churachandpur will play for the 11th place at 2 pm.