Home favorites Neroca FC settled for a goalless draw with the Army Red Football Team (ARFT) of their second Group C sport within the Durand Cup on the Khuman Lampak Stadium.
Neroca got here into the sport because the robust favorites after beating native rivals TRAU FC 3-1. However, a very good defensive act by the ARFT footballers didn’t give the Neroca aspect an opportunity to register their second consecutive win within the match. Neroca confirmed extra eagerness within the first half, however did not create any worthwhile alternatives because of Senna’s defenders who deftly defended.
As the primary half ended goalless, Neroca began the second half laborious however missed the chance to open the scoring.
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Neroca’s Michael Lunminlal Kipgen showcased some nice particular person work and scored a half probability on the hour mark, however was finally off-target. Four minutes later, Lunminal was at it once more as he handed Young a cross with pin-point accuracy. Forward Thomio Shimre, who tries a aspect volley, misses to attain.
Senna’s aspect had an opportunity to interrupt the impasse with three minutes remaining on the clock, as substitute Pradeep Kumar, eliminated a left foot from 20 yards, however was denied by Neroca custodian Sonal Porei, who was named man of the day. The match was awarded.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
