1st AMFA Cup: RAU win 2-0 against LYCC as SYMROPIA, AMOFA share spoils
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2021:
RAU, Lairikyengbam Leikai earned a comfortable 2-0 win against LYCC, Chandel as SYMROPIA, Churachandpur were held to a 1-1 draw by AMOFA, Moirang in today's Group B league matches of the ongoing 1st AMFA Cup at Artificial Turf, Lamlong Thongkhong.
In the first match of the day, Jangjagin Kuki helped RAU take a 1-0 lead till halfway with a fine goal in the 9th minute before N George hit the decisive goal later in the 75th minute.
The game witnessed unexpected turns and four players, one of LYCC and three of RAU were yellow carded for their unsportsmanlike behaviours.
Entry of fans on the playfield amidst play, lack of security and attack on match officials were also witnessed today.
Y Lhungdaimas Chothe was shown a red card following for his inappropriate behaviour post the match.
Later in the second match of the day, SYMROPIA and AMOFA had to share a point each as they played out a 1-1 draw.
SYMROPIA were 1-0 ahead when Khupinlun converted a fine chance but H Samson scored in the 59th minute to bring AMOFA on level terms.
There were no goals afterwards despite the two sides making frenetic efforts to add up to their tally and secure full points.
In the meantime, the All Manipur Football Association has imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on RAU for breaching code of conduct of AMFA.
The development emerged after a RAU fan entered the playfield while celebrating a goal scored by the team.
The fine is payable on or before March 5, said AMFA in a statement.
Tomorrow's matches
KYVO, Kwasiphai vs FC Lamjao
NESU, Khurai vs JSYC, Kangpokpi.