TRAU FC win Imphal derby, Aizawl get a point

Imphal, January 8

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Debutants Tiddim Road Athletic Union FC registered their maiden I-League victory as they beat local rivals NEROCA FC 2-1 in the first Imphal derby at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium here today.

Boubacar Diarra gave NEROCA the lead in the ninth minute but Naocha Singh equalised for TRAU FC in the 41st minute before Krishnananda Singh scored the match-winner in the 64th minute. It was the first home match for the hosts as both the sides have shared the stadium for matches up until now. This was TRAU’s first win in six matches in their debut season. They have lost thrice and drawn twice.

Aizawl strike late, earn draw

Aizawl: A timely strike from Isak Vanlalruatfela salvaged a 2-2 draw for hosts Aizawl FC against Churchill Brothers, who claimed the top spot in the table after splitting points, here today. — PTI