AGENCIES, SHILLONG: The 32nd game of the 12th I-League saw a very competitive battle between two Northeastern clubs Shillong Lajong FC and Neroca FC which finally saw the hosts being defeated 1-2 by Neroca FC at the JLN Stadium, here, on Sunday. Unfortunately, this was the third defeat in a row for Shillong Lajong FC this season at home.
Felix Chidi drew first blood for Neroca in the 33rd minute, while Phrangki Buam got a much-needed equaliser for the hosts in the 48th Minute. Shillong, however, could not contain Neroca FC’s experienced attack as Subash Singh, in the 83rd Minute, sealed the tie for the Imphal-based side.
With this win, Neroca FC have now surged up to the fifth spot in the I-League points table with eight points from two wins and an equal number of draws and losses.
Neroca FC will now welcome Indian Arrows at the Khuman Lumpak Stadium, Imphal on December 7 while Shillong Lajong FC will travel to Srinagar to take on I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC on December 11.
