3rd AMFA Cup 2023-24 : UPAA romp to 3-0 win as FCIC hold YWC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 24 2024:
UPAA, Kyamgei cruised to a 3-0 victory over AMOFA, Moirang as FC Imphal City (FCIC), Kongba salvaged late 1-1 draw with Youth Welfare Club (YWC), Thambalkhong in the ongoing 3rd AMFA Cup 2023-24 at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
In the second Group A match and today's first, Shougrakpam Narendra converted a penalty to put YWC on the front foot after a goalless first half.
YWC looked to take all three points but FCIC foiled their bid as they conceded a penalty late in the stoppage time and Kangujam Borish made no mistake in converting it (90+5') to close out the gap.
Eventually the two sides split a point apiece.
Meanwhile in the second match, UPAA opened their Group B campaign with a 3-0 thrashing of AMOFA as Sarangthem Rajdan scored a second half brace.
The two sides were evenly poised in the first half and entered into the break goalless despite sharing some close calls but UPAA shifted gears after the restart and went ahead with Laishram Dingku finding the net in the 46th minute.
UPAA continued to press AMOFA for more goals and eventually found their second in the 64th minute through Rajdan who also went on to score another in a span of 6 minutes.
AMOFA, stunned by the three back to back goals, tried to stage a fightback while keeping their citadel intact.
UPAA defence however made sure that AMOFA forwards were no threat and eventually walked away 3-0 winners.