Imphal, Dec 11: TRAU FC came from behind to beat NEROCA FC 2-1 in a riveting first Imphal Derby of the 2022-23 I-League season at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, here on Sunday.
Tangva Ragui’s first-half volley put NEROCA ahead at the break, but TRAU responded in swift fashion in the second period. Gerson’s header restored parity before Komron Tursunov sent his penalty crashing into the woodwork.
Ultimately, Godfred Yeboah’s injury-time goal settled the contest in favour of the Red Pythons, who brought an end to their three-game winless run in the Imphal Derby in the Hero I-League.
It was an even affair, to begin with, as both TRAU and NEROCA cancelled each other out in the middle of the park.
However, the Orange Brigade soon began to see more of the ball, albeit largely in their own half as Komron Tursunov led a staunch press for TRAU. (IANS)
