NEROCA hold TRAU to a 1-1 draw
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Imphal: The Imphal Derby lived up to its billing as NEROCA FC snatched a dramatic 1-1 draw against 10-man TRAU FC in their Group E opener of 134th Durand Cup, here at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Wednesday.
Khunjamayum Raj Singh's second-half goal gave TRAU the lead, but a stoppage-time equalizer by Arunkumar Singh, denied them all three points in a fiercely contested encounter.
TRAU head coach Thangjam Saran Singh opted for an all-Indian starting eleven with Nepolean Morangthem leading the line. On the other hand, NEROCA head coach Gyan Moyon named a strong lineup which included three foreigners — Jackson Emmanuel Gomado, Mark Harrison Junior, and Ekomobong Victor Philip.
The match kicked off with NEROCA pressing high and dictating tempo early on. Their first real chance came in the opening minutes when skipper Angom Kinesh Singh's shot was blocked by TRAU defender Rakesh, and Mark Harrison fired the rebound wide.
However, tactical discipline from both teams made for a gritty and physical first half, which ended goalless despite the intensity on display. The second half began with the same ferocity but it was TRAU who finally broke the deadlock in the 58th minute.
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