UPAA, USA seal identical 2-1 wins in 17th MSL
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 26 2025:
UPAA, Kyamgei edged past YOSC, Khurai by 2-1 goals for the 6th Group A victory and boosted their position of top of the table in the 17th Manipur State League as USA, Khurai beat Rahee UC, Kamjong in the same fashion to closely follow UPAA in the second place on 17 points.
UPA found the target either side of the break as Sorokhaibam Amitkumar opened the account in the 24th minute and Konsam Angamba doubled the advantage in the 53rd minute before Yumnam Harison who subbed in for K Ibotomba after 69 minutes pulled back a goal for YOSC in the 80th minute.
With the 6th win in 8 matches at Artificial Turf Ground, Lamlong Thong-khong, UPAA go top of the Group A table on 18 points.
Later in the day, USA raced to a 2-0 lead thanks to Thounaojam Suraj's 6th minute strike and Keisham Dingkal's 50th minute goal.
But Rahee UC halved the deficit through Julian Keishing after 78th minute.
Despite Rahee UC's comeback effort, USA managed to see out the game 2-1 .
It was the fifth win for USA in 8 matches that also include two draws.