13th MSL: YUFC win 1-0 against DM RAO, AFC hold NACO
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 15 2020:
YUFC, Ukhrul earned their second win at the ongoing 13th Manipur State League today by beating DM RAO, Sekmai 1-0 at Football Turf Ground Khuman Lampak as AFC, Thoubal and NACO, Nambul Mapal played out a goalless draw earlier in the day.
The 14th league match between AFC and NACO went neck and neck but lack of finish touch forced the two sides to share the spoils today.
Sahidur Rahaman (26'), S Thomas (40') and L Suraj (54') of AFC and L Rocky (15') of NACO were yellow carded by the referee in this match.
Meanwhile in the 15th league match, YUFC which edged Sagolband United by slender 1-0 margin in the tournament's opener, extended their winning run with a similar 1-0 victory against DM RAO, Sekmai.
The two sides made a cautious start making a series of runs and interceptions and the first half thus ended with no goals being scored on both ends.
It was usual start for the teams in the second half as well but it was 2 minutes past the hour mark that Yarmipei got his chance converted to help YUFC stay 1-0 up.
The Ukhrul side then held on to their lead as DM RAO struggled hard to pull level but to no avail till the final whistle.
DM RAO's Bishwamitra (7') and Romeo (55') and Reisangmei of YUFC (12') were yellow carded.
UKB, Churachandpur will play YPHU, Lalambung in the 16th league match tomorrow at 12.15 pm before NEROCA FC Sangakpham take on SU, Sagolband latter at 2.15 pm .