AIM, WFA register identical victories in 1st Premier League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 27 2023:
Both Anouba Imagi Mangai (AIM) and Wangoi Football Association (WFA) carved out a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Wednesday's fixtures of the 1st Premier League 2023-24 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
AIM rode on Thongbam Johnson Meitei's first-half strike to edge past Rising Athletic Union (RAU).
In a keenly contested first period, AIM capitalised on a chance in a goalmouth melee in the 33rd minute to set up Johnson, who calmly sent the ball into the back of the net.
The team then clung on to their slender lead to scoop all three points.
WFA, on the other hand, overcame Southern Sporting Union 1-0 as Nongmaithem Suraj Singh starred in i their win.
Suraj scored his match-winning goal in the 71st minute.