Classic FA ease to win; AIM, DMRAO play out 2-2 draw
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 17 2023:
Classic Football Academy notched up a 2-0 victory against Rising Athletic Union (RAU) while AIM and DMRAO settled for a 2-2 draw in the 1st Premier League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong on Sunday.
Classic FA scored in both halves for their convincing 2-0 win over RAU.
It was a see-saw battle in the early minutes of the game.
However, Classic FA gradually set the tempo, controlled the game and finally gained the upper hand five minutes before the halftime whistle.
Classic FA's relentless efforts on the other end finally bore fruit when Kangabam Langamba Singh connected with a well-timed pass and made no mistake in blasting the ball into the back of the net.
RAU fought hard after the interval and threatened to score on several occasions.
But Classis FA stayed firm and made further inroads, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Shougrakpam Sachin Singh found the second goal in the 60th minute and his strike eventually closed out the game.
Earlier in the day, DMRAO came from behind to salvage a 2-2 draw against AIM.
AIM took the lead after six minutes with Lamabam Gogocha Singh on target.
But DMRAO got their act together and made it all square in the 26th minute through Md Isra Khan.
DMRAO then turned the game around when Okram Rohit Singh scored for his side in the 40th minute, heading into the second half.
After the break, AIM went all out to set up Rojen Meetei Wahengbam, who drew the side level in the 67th minute, resulting in a 2-2 tie.