KLASA upstage DMRAO, AIM pip NACO in State League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 13 2021:
KLASA FC (Keinou) dominated DMRAO (Awang Sekmai) as AIM (Khabam) got the better of NACO (Nambul Mapal) in Monday's action of the 14th Manipur State League at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thongkhong.
KLASA FC notched up a 3-0 win over DMRAO.
Binaton registered the first shot on target to put his side ahead after 14 minutes and then Romesh made his effort count in the 28th minute as KLASA earned a comfortable 2-0 lead heading into the second half.
The Keinou side, however, were made to work hard for their third goal that came courtesy of Lunminlen.
He struck in his goal in the final seconds of the stoppage time.
Earlier, AIM came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory over NACO.
Ngamgoulam gave NACO the lead in the 36th minute and his side went on to fend off AIM through the first-half exchanges.
After the interval, AIM went all out and turned things around as they restored parity in the 50th minute through L Lamyanba.
Then it was all up to Bikash Yumnam to fire home the decider in the 83rd minute.
Tuesday (December 14)'s fixtures see NEROCA FC (Sangakpham) taking on KIYC (Kshetrigao) at 10 am and AFC (Thoubal Athokpam) clash with Muvanlai Athletics (Kangpokpi) at 1.30 pm .