ASUFII FA thump AIM 2-0 to boost semi-final chances
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 23 2024:
ASUFII FA boosted their semi-final chances by clinching a 2-0 win against Anouba Imagi Mangal (AIM)-Khabam in a crucial 1st Premier League tie for the fourth win in seven matches today at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
The win lifted ASUFII FA to third place in the table with 13 points behind leaders SSU-Singjamei (16 points from 7 matches) and SU (13 points from 8 matches).
They will play SSU in their penultimate league round match on January 27 .
It was a slightly one sided encounter as ASUFII FA dominated the share of possession and scoring chances before sealing the game 2-0.Bijoy Moktan handed ASUFII the lead in the 20th minute before P Sorormi Thingsang netted the decisive goal in the 49th minute.
Later in the day, Rising Athletic Union (RAU), Lairikyengbam Leikai played out a goalless draw with FC Raengdai (FCR) to split a point apiece.