IMPHAL, Jan 21: NEROCA FC registered their second consecutive win in the I-League when they defeated Aizawl FC 2-1 at the Khuman Lampak Stadium on Saturday.
In a game in which all actions unfolded in the second half, the visitors, Aizawl FC, took the lead early in the second half through a well-executed free kick taken by R Lalthanmawia.
However, the hosts came out strong and scored two goals in a span of six minutes. While Mirjalol Kosimov volleyed in the equaliser, a scintillating strike from Jourdaine Fletcher fetched NEROCA FC full points.
After getting into the lead, the hosts displayed a cautious approach. However, the game ended in a dramatic fashion. Three minutes into the injury time, substitute Yumnam Singh to take a shot from the edge of the 18-yard area. He managed to beat the goalkeeper but unfortunately was denied by the crossbar.
Two minutes later, on the other end, Ramdinthara failed to tap it into an open goal. (Agencies)
