Imphal, July 28 -- TRAU FC and NEROCA FC shared spoils in a fiercely contested goalless Imphal Derby in the 135th Durand Cup, with both sides creating several promising chances but failing to find the breakthrough at the packed Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal on Tuesday.

The match was played at a high intensity throughout, featuring end-to-end action, disciplined defending and a second-half red card that saw TRAU FC finish the contest with ten men, according to a press release.

Both coaches opted for a balanced 4-2-3-1 formation, signalling an intent to maintain defensive solidity while posing a threat on the counterattack. TRAU FC head coach Thangjam Saran Singh has built his side around a strong foreign spine, with Senegalese def...