TRAU hold ATK to 1-1 draw in 2nd Division League
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, March 17 2019: Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) held Atletico de Kolkata (ATK, reserves) to a 1-1 draw today in their last home tie of the ongoing Second Division League here in Khuman Lampak today.

Although TRAU failed to earn full points today, they managed the second spot with 14 points from 9 matches at the table following Mohammedan SC's 2-0 defeat by New Barrackpore Rainbow AC in day's another Group C fixture.

TRAU still have a tough job ahead as they must secure all three points to ensure their place in the final round when they visit runaway leaders Chhinga Veng FC, Aizawl on March 22 in their last group stage fixture.

Otherwise, Mohammedan SC and New Barrackpore Rainbow AC have a good chance to earn second spot as they are at 13 points chasing for the second spot.

TRAU began the game on an attacking note as Joseph Mayowa Olaleye and Princewill Olariche Emeka were pressing hard to find the gap.

After few close runs, the host drew first blood through a fine strike by Princewill off a Joseph pass in the 15th minute of the match.

TRAU almost doubled the lead in the late part of the first half but Joseph Mayowa failed to get the ball past the ATK keeper making it 1-0 at the break.

On the other hand, U-22 players filled ATK which were unsuccessful in creating a memorable moment in the first half came up with few fine moves with captain of the team Yumnam Gopi in the midfield leading the attack.

Their efforts to draw level paid off in the 69th minute when the captain himself managed a well crafted shot.

It was an end to end affair after the equaliser as the two sides made all possible effort to find the winner but had to settle the game 1-1 as neither side found the target.

TRAU's Ngaraipam K was yellow carded in the 73rd minute.

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