Loktak Trophy: Johnson leads AMOFA's fightback win over Sainik
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 14 2024:
Heikrujam Johnson netted a double as AMOFA FC (Moirang) fought back from two goals down to snatch a 3-2 win against Sainik FC (Imphal) in Thursday's action of the 14th Loktak Trophy held at Chingei Lampak, Moirang.
Sainik FC gained the upper hand when Jetlee Bura Gohain scored the opener in the 32nd minute, and they went further ahead in the space of five minutes after Saranso Tabronyu converted in the 37th minute.
AMOFA FC halved the deficit in the 41st minute with Hemam Samson on target before Heikrujam Johnson produced a dazzling individual display to score twice in the 55th and 60th minutes to guide his side to a thrilling victory.