Imphal, Sept 27: In a tough fight, USA, Khurai blanked NISA, Thangmeiband with 2 goals in today's first match of the ongoing 7th Manipur State League organised by All Manipur Football Association (AMFA) at Mapal Kangjeibung, Imphal.

The match between the two strong teams began as an action paked match as both teams tried their best to dominate over one another. With the first half advancing towards its end, USA found their golden chance to open their account when they got behind the strong defence line of NISA in the 30th minute and L Milan amidst strong opposition edged in the ball inside the net. The first half concluded 1-0 in favour of AIM.

In the second half, NISA players were busy in attempt to equalise the score and in the same time defend themselves from the relentless attacks of AIM. The situation was same on the other side too as AIM players tried their best to defend themselves as well as looking for another chance to add more goals.

However luck was not on the side of NISA today as A Binesh of AIM extended his team's lead to 2-0 in the 90th minute of the match thereby sending a sense of bewilderment among the players of NISA who after the second goal against them lost all hopes to claim the situation back. As a result the match concluded with AIM as winner with the scoreline at 2-0.

Later, the second match which was played between JSYC, Sadar Hills and KSC, Old Lambulane ended in a goalless draw as both teams failed to score a single goal against one another.