TRAU FC Vs NEROCA FC Highlights, Durand Cup 2025: Imphal Derby Ends In Thrilling 1-1 Draw

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Durand Cup Group F clash betwen TRAU FC and NEROCA FC taking place at the Khuman Lampak Stadium, Imphal.

The return of the Durand Cup in Manipur has ignited widespread excitement, and the state government has already declared a half-holiday on the matchday "to enable employees and others to watch" the match.

The TRAU FC vs NEROCA FC clash, set in the heart of the state and aptly dubbed a 'derby', has all the makings of a classic. The two local giants have won more than 20 major trophies between them, and this latest face-off will add a new dimension to the rivalry, for both clubs and the local populace, considering the state of affairs in this small, hilly northeastern state.

Okay there is some confusion. The official website says the match was to start of 3pm but now the official broadcaster is saying the game kicks off 4pm. So stay tuned.

We will be starting in about half hour. Stay tuned.

The two local giants have won more than 20 major trophies between them, and this latest face-off will add a new dimension to the rivalry. Who will win this Imphal derby? Let us find out.

KICK OFF!

The match has begun with the referee's whistle and the Imphal Derby is underway.

12' It is still goalless in Imphal but NEROCA are piling on pressure on TRAU. The game has been played in the TRAU half so far and they will need to do something about it.

20' TRAU FC make an attack and get a shy at the goal finally but the shot, taken from just outside the box, just sails over the goalpost. So it still remains 0-0.

30' Teams take a break for Drinks. It is a hot day out there in Imphal and the two teams now get a deserved break. It is still 0-0.

45' TRAU have upped the ante since the the drinks break. They have hit the post and come close to getting the lead a few times. But the scorecard remains 0-0 so far.

Half-time!

TRAU 0-0 NEROCA

GOAL!!! TRAU FC 1-0 NEROCA FC

58' Raj Singh breaks the deadlock in the Imphal Derby to open up the scoresheet for TRAU FC, scoring an excellent long-range curler to find the top of the net, from outside the right-wing of the box.

After some initial hiccups, TRAU have upped their game in style and they are now in lead. It is 1-0 and NEROCA are trailing now.

80' TRAU have been reduced to 10 men and that will give NEROCA a big chance in these last 10 minutes. Is there a twist waiting to unfold or TRAU will dig deep to win this match? Where are we headed?

GOAL!!! TRAU FC 1-1 NEROCA FC

90+5' NEROCA have found the equaliser. Arunjacki is the man who finds the back of the net. They were threatening to score for a long time now but finally they get on board with just minutes left for the final whistle.

Full-time!

TRAU FC 1-1 NEROCA FC

It was a brilliant return of Durand Cup to Imphal where we got a blockbuster match. TRAU FC and NEROCA FC fought tooth and nail to give us a thrilling 1-1 draw. We will be closing our coverage. Thank you for following.