Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 22:
NEROCA, Laipham inched closure to securing the last four berth of the 3rd Sarajeevan Tiddim Trophy 2006 football tournament despite being held to a 1-1 draw by host TRAU in a league round match of the competition at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium today.
With two wins, one loss and today's drawn encounter the Laipham Khunou side has seven points to its kitty while TRAU's pride is at stake having managed only three points in the six team competition with three draws and a loss.
Only four top teams would advance to the semi final stage as per tournament rules and regulation.
Playing its penultimate match today, the hosts team had a golden opportunity to make its prospect brighter when Th Sanker converted a penalty award in the 20th minute.
Referee pointed to the dreaded spot to penalise Kh Premjit for handling the ball inside the restricted zone trying to clear an Md Sabir Ali cross from the right.
However, Neroca capitalised on a defensive error as a K Bobby floater from near the centre was essayed to Kh Ramesh by K Inaoton.
Ramesh completed the move with a 53rd minute header.