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I-League: Neroca trump Shillong Lajong in Northeastern derby - Sports News

Neroca FC reaped benefits of taking their chances against Shillong Lajong. (AIFF Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Felix Chidi and Subash Singh scored Neroca in their win over Shillong Lajong Phrangki Buam was the sole goalscorer for Lajong Neroca are now 5th in the I-League while Lajong are reeling at the 10th place Neroca FC edged out Shillong Lajong in the Northeastern derby on Sunday in the I-League to notch up only their second win of the season.

With the 2-1 win, Neroca jumped to the top half of the I-League table while Lajong are on the second last spot.

Neroca took the lead first through Felix Chidi in the 33rd minute before Phrangki Buam brought Lajong back in the game in the 48th minute. However, Subash Singh scored in the 83rd minute to win the match for Neroca.

Neroca FC now have with eight points from six matches while the home side found themselves at the 10th place with four points from seven games.

Some pictures from today's match against Shillong Lajong Football Club (SLFC) !! pic.twitter.com/BBg9ifYEEX

Neroca FC (@NerocaFC) December 2, 2018 The visitors were onto serious business right from the first minute when a powerful shot from Subash hit the top of the woodwork to get deflected to the left post and finally fell outside the line to be collected by Lajong goalkeeper Neithovilie.

Lajong were playing well in the midfield but the lack of creativity and good finish kept them away from creating any scoring chance.

Neroca FC, in the 33rd minute, got the opening goal when Felix Chidi headed home from an inch-perfect cross from Malem Metei.

Lajong FC coach Alison brought in Maorem Mahesh Singh in place of Lalwmpuia Hnamte in the 36th minute. Lajong, thereafter, attempted a few intrusions into the Neroca citadel but were unable to find the equaliser.

The second half began with Lajong continuing with their attacks and their efforts were soon rewarded when an acute angle pass from Mahesh Singh was received by Phrangki Buam to restore the parity.

Lajong could have found their second goal but Mahesh Naorem Singh missed the opportunity in the 79th minute.

Neroca's attacking intentions were soon rewarded when Subash Singh found the ball into the net from an outstanding flick from Felix Chidi in the 83rd minute and that turned out to be the match winner.

#Lajong were defeated 1-2 by Neroca today in @ILeagueOfficial .

Felix Chidi and Subash scored the goals for @NerocaFC whereas Phrangki scored for the hosts making him the joint highest Indian goal scorer of the season so far.

Report: https://t.co/C1AfIH5wRg pic.twitter.com/zwVopSGLiA

Shillong Lajong FC (@lajongfc) December 2, 2018 Neroca FC next play Indian Arrows at home on December 7 while Shillong Lajong FC will travel to Srinagar to take on I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC on December 11.

(With PTI inputs)

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