USA upset NEROCA 3-2, SGFC pip UBFC
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 05 2024:
USA fought back from two goals down to pull off a 3-2 win over NEROCA FC as SGFC struggled past UBFC in Group A matches of the Manipur State League on Sunday.
USA staged a second-half surge to stun NEROCA FC 3-2 .
In a see-saw first-half contest, NEROCA stole a march on USA in the 45th minute, capitalising on a penalty kick when Suraj stepped up to score from the spot.
They went further ahead in the 55th minute after Depak slotted home their second goal in a goalmouth melee.
Despite conceding twice, USA rallied back fiercely, turning the score around in the space of 12 minutes.
Mahesh cut the deficit in half with a 63rd minute strike, and then Tombi made it all square in the 70th minute before Napolean fired in their third goal in the 75th minute, ultimately tipping the scales in USA's favour.
SGFC, on the other hand, carved out a slender 1-0 victory against UBFC.
Priyojit turned hero as his 51st minute helped his side collect all three points.