IE 1st Division League : NESU, ABA get back to winning ways
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 27 2019:
NESU, Khurai and ABA, Kshetrigao which played out a goalless draw in the previous meeting after registering opening wins earlier in the ongoing Moirangthem Ibobi Memorial First Division Football League Tournament 2019-20, managed to earn full points in their respective third ties today at NESU ground.
ABA scored a goal worthy enough of a winner in the 62nd minute through Nawaz after a barren first half to earn their second win against NIVSO, Keibi today.
NESU on the other hand ran riot to romp past SSC, Porompat by 6-2 goals today.
SSC were dominating early possession and had opening goal in the 19th minute through Sanajaoba after missing earlier chances.
The lead was however cancelled in the 39th minute when Somokanta of NESU made his way through and cracked a powerful shot.
Things changed after the two teams settled the first half 1-1 as NESU ramped up their approach and managed the headway when M Stalon cooly converted a penalty kick in the 42nd minute before his team-mate Th Lenin further widened the gap with another fine finish in the 60th minute.
SSC did well to stage a fightback and reduce the deficit by one goal in the 66th minute with Bijen making his effort count but failed to withstand NESU pressure in the latter part of the game that led to an unimaginable result as Somson (69'), David (75') and Premjit (77') all find the back of the net.