AFC Cup 2018 Live Score: New Radiant SC vs Aizawl FC, Live Match Updates

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There goes the full-time whistle. And Aizawl have suffered a heavy defeat here.

90+3' Aizawl with one last surge but the referee blows the final whistle.
It's all over at the Rasmee Dhandu Stadium as New Radiant register two wins from their first two games.

90+2'
A lot of exchange in possession but no clear-cut chances

90+1' Substitution.

NRSC marquee player for today's match, Ashfaq Ali has been taken off. Ali Shaamiu comes in his place

90' 3 extra minutes have been added on.

Can the visitors pull one back?

87' Last few minutes of regular time as Aizawl press hard to find one back in order to ease their woes.

85' Goaaall!!

It's well over for the visitors as New Radiant puts a third one into the Aizawl net. Ashfaq completes his hattrick with an impeccable acrobatic finish to put the final nail in the coffin for the visitors.

82' The Maldivian club right now looks happy to play the ball around and dominate possession

79' Aizawl looking disappointed with their poor show in the second half as they try hard to pull one back.

77' Gooooaaaalll!!!
Ashfaq Ali with yet another stunner to put the hosts on top. Goes round two defenders to bury a cross from Hisam Saleem. Heads the ball right on the ground in front of the goalkeeper to deny him any chance.

Initial confusion regarding the position of the ball, but the linesman clears any ambiguity ruling it a clear goal.

73' Red Card

Lalramhmunmawia has been shown a direct red for his tackle from behind on New Radiant attacker.

70' Yellow card

Lalramhmunmawia booked. The goal scored ended up with a mistimed tackle on NRSC goalkeeper Imran Mohamed while chasing a forward ball

68' Chance!!!

Aizawl with the chance to take the lead for the second time. A loose pass from NRSC defender back to the keeper opens up an opportunity for the visitors to capitalize. Somehow the hosts managed to avert the danger following their faux pas in their own box.

65' Substitution

Second change of the game for the visitors.
Zohmingmawia goes out, Lalthathanga comes on

64' Corner for the hosts but no end result.

61' Substitution
New Radiant with their first change of the game.

Riham Abdul Gani goes out to make way for Guillem Martí

60' Ashfaq Ali with an ambitious attempt from inside the box but Aizawl keeper Lalawmpuia does well to fist the ball away

58' A. Ionescu and Jaryan falling deep to provide more width on the pitch and facilitate the play

55' Chance!!!

A threatening grounded through ball into the Aizawl penalty box which could have provided a second goal to the hosts but Lalawmpuia does well to slide in early and anticipate the pass.

54' Aizawl is finding it hard to garner possession as they grow more relentless in the middle

51' Substitution

Mapuia goes down with an injury and eventually has to be stretchered out of the pitch. David Lalrinmuana comes in.

50' Corner

First corner of the game by NRSC. Aizawl defenders clear the ball as it runs out for a second consequtive one. The hosts fail to capitalize on the both the occasions

49' NRSC dominating possession with 65% as they try and build their attack from the back. Aizawl currently sitting deep and looking to play on the counter

46' We are back with the second half as Aizawl kicks it off from the middle

Half Time: Aizawl FC1-1 NRSC

Aizawl started the game on a strong note and has looked the better team this afternoon. The visitors have maintained a good defensive shape and look in control of the game after breaking the deadlock, courtesy Lalramhmunmawia's goal. However, a defensive lapse saw Aizawl squander their one-goal lead right on the brink of halftime.

With everything back to square one, both teams will start afresh to establish their dominion in the second half of the game.

45+2' Yellow card

Aizawl defender A. Zohmingmawia receives the first yellow of the game for a poor tackle on Hamzath Mohamed

45' two minutes added on

43' Ashfaq with a cheeky lob over the Aizawl defence but the ball runs out for a goal kick

42' A lot of exchange in possession in the midfield but no fruitful results

40' Gooooaaaal!!

The home side has pulled the game back on level terms courtesy an impeccable finish from their no 7. Ashfaq pulled out a finish right from the top drawer as he finessed the ball past the keeper in the near post to give NRSC the equalizer.

38' A deep cross from the middle with a lot of whip but Lalkhawpuimawia shows strong defensive skills as he slides to push the ball out for a throw-in

36' Aizawl pressing hard as they look keen to cushion their one-goal lead and establish dominion over the hosts.

33' Gooooaaaal!!

Aizawl FC with the first goal of the match as they break the deadlock in this intriguing contest.

A scuffle in front of the goal with a lot of mistimed kicks but eventually it was Lalramhmunmawia who made the final tap in to hand Santosh Kashyap's men the lead.

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9' Ashfaque looking to trouble Aizawl in the midfield but the visitors are maintaining a strong shape in the backline to deny any threats

6' Offside

A good looking attack from the Maldivian club, but Aizawl defenders do well to trap them offside and stop the passage of play.

4' Chance!!!

Yet another set piece for Aizawl, this time from the right side of the penalty box. Dilniana aims for the far post but overshoots as the ball sails over the bar for a goal-kick

3' No fruitful outcome from the set-piece as the Radiant keeper punches the ball out of danger

3' Free kick to Aizawl from right outside the box. Can the visitors convert it and register an early break?

2' Aizawl with an early surge but no end result

1' The home side kicks the ball from the centre and we are underway

The players have walked on to the pitch as the game will be underway shortly

Here's how Aizawl FC will lineup for today's game

startes for today's match pic.twitter.com/0GGeGsEbjD
— Aizawl Football Club (@AizawlFC) March 14, 2018

Aizawl are all set to get their AFC Cup campaign underway, as they get set to face off against New Radiant SC of the Maldives, in the South Asian Group of the competition.

The Mizoram club had qualified for the AFC Champions Qualifiers after their I-League triumph last season. However, they lost out against Zob Ahan FC in the qualifiers, which eventually led them to the AFC Cup.

However, they have not been able to sustain their form from last season, having finished fifth on the I-League table after a mid-season change in their head coach.

With Santosh Kashyap at the helm of affairs now, the Mizo side looks to take on New Radiant FC in a group where they are expected to make the cut for the top two spots.

The other two sides in their group are Bengaluru FC, who have recently made it to the Indian Super League final, and Abahani Dhaka from Bangladesh.