Ajaraie's hat-trick powers NorthEast United FC to win over Malaysian Armed Forces
Ajaraie first capitalised on a through ball after receiving it on top of the box. Then he finished off a well-coordinated move to put NUFC 2-0 up at the break.
Following some missed chances, Ajaraie completed his hat-trick with a brilliant diagonal shot.
Amir pulled one back for MAF, which suffered its second loss.
Tribhuvan Army FC and debutant 1 Ladakh FC played out a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought Group-C encounter at the JRD Tata Sports Complex Stadium in Jamshedpur.
Ladakh took the lead in the 23rd minute when Siju S. headed in a beautiful in-swinging corner.
TAFC, following its loss to Jamshedpur FC, drew parity before the half-time. Niranjan Dhami took a through ball off a swift counterattack to beat the goalkeeper and a defender.
The results: Group C (Jamshedpur): Tribhuvan Army FC 1 (Niranjan 40) drew with 1 Ladakh FC (Siju 23); Group E (Shillong): Northeast United 3 (Ajaraie 23, 29, 70) bt Malaysian Armed Forces 1 (Amir 88).
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