Classic FA, TRAU register contrasting wins in U-17 Youth League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 31 2024:
Classic FA and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) prevailed in contrasting styles in the AIFF U-17 Youth League on Wednesday.
Ningthoukhongjam Rishi and Oinam Donald Singh scored a double each as Classic FA romped past NEROCA FC 7-0 in their league match played at Loitang Football Arena.
Rishi found the opener in the 14th minute and Donald extended their advantage in the 38th minute before Bharat Lairenjam tripled the lead in the 40 th minute.
In the second half, Donald upped the ante with his second goal in the 53rd minute and Rishi followed suit with a 74th-minute goal, his second, before Yumnam Paikhomba Meitei (77) and Md Arbash (94) added a goal each to close out the game.
Thoudam Chinglemba Meetei starred as TRAU fought back from two goals down to beat TYDA 4-3 at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
Jajinwar Khorong Chiru (2) and Laishram Bikramjit Singh (18) gave TYDA a 2-0 lead through the halftime whistle.
In a turn of events, Chinglemba rose to the occasion for TRAU with a treble (61, 65, 87), aided by Thuinganing Awungshi's 77th-minute goal to turn the tide for their side.