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NEROCA FC and TRAU FC Draw 1-1 in Imphal Derby After Late Equaliser

A 73rd-minute red card set the stage for NEROCA’s stoppage-time response in the Durand Cup opener.

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Overview

  • TRAU FC took the lead in the 58th minute when Khunjamayum Raj Singh curled what looked like a cross into the top corner.
  • Dhanachandra Mutum was sent off in the 73rd minute after a second yellow card, leaving TRAU to play with 10 men.
  • Substitute Arunkumar Singh scored in the 96th minute with a precise header to secure NEROCA’s dramatic late equaliser.
  • Both teams earned a point in Group E of the 134th Durand Cup, underscoring the rising standards of North East Indian clubs.
  • The Imphal Derby was televised live on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony LIV, increasing access for fans nationwide.