AGENCIES, BHUBANESWAR: The Indian Arrows, on Friday, faced a 2-3 defeat to Neroca FC in a very exciting contest in the 79th game of the 12th I-League. The game was being played at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
Hero of the Match Boris Singh drew first blood for the Indian Arrows in the 34th minute, which was also the 200th goal in the ongoing season. Felix Chidi, though, soon found the equalizer in the 38th minute for Neroca FC.
The second half saw the Arrows regaining their lead through Rohit Danu in the 62nd minute but Katsumi Yusa’s brilliant header in the 68th nullified the lead again.
The Japanese star fired his second goal for Neroca FC in the 87th minute, this time from the penalty spot, to seal the win for the visitors.
Aizawl FC got the better of defending champions Minerva Punjab FC 1-0 at the Tau Devi Lal stadium in Panchkula, Haryana. The all-important goal was scored by youngster Lalrinchhana in the 69th minute of the second half.
