IMPHAL, AUG 12 (PTI): NEROCA FC came from behind to beat nine-man FC Raengdai 3-1 and end their Group D campaign in the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with a win, here on Wednesday.
Jonah Kamei put Raengdai ahead in the 19th minute, but NEROCA levelled eight minutes later through an own goal by Thoudam Nani Singh.
Raengdai were reduced to 10 men in the 55th minute when P M Rakeveiche was shown a straight red card for a high-boot challenge.
Three minutes later, Soraisham Surjakanta Singh received a second yellow and was sent off, leaving Raengdai with nine players for the final half-hour.
NEROCA finally made their numerical advantage count when substitute Chabungbam Linky Meitei headed home in the 89th minute following a cross from Imarson Meitei.
Yumnam Renedy Meitei then sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike (90+4th).
The result saw NEROCA finish with four points from three matches, while Raengdai, who had already qualified for the quarterfinals, ended the group stage with six points.
Meanwhile, Raengdai forward Midul Doley was named the Group D Emerging Player and received a cash award of Rs 1 lakh.