Imphal, January 4 (IANS): Neroca FC remained unbeaten at home, defeating a young Shillong Lajong FC 3-2 in an I-League encounter here on Friday.
Neroca drew first blood through a penalty from Katsumi Yusa on the eighth minute followed by their second goal in the 21st minute from Singham Subash Singh.
Neroca's third goal in the 55th minute was a result of an own goal from Lajong captain Dohling Aiban. The visitors got their two hard-earned goals through a penalty from Sheen in the 53rd minute, followed by a screamer from Phrangki Buam on the 89th.
Shillong started on an attacking note, but their lack of experience was clearly visible when a possible chance in the first few minutes could not be converted to their favour. Neroca FC, who were clearly playing with a much better flair, overpowered the young guns from Lajong.
With this win, Neroca once again draw level with Chennai City on 21 points at the top of the table. However, Chennai are ahead by dint of a better head-to-head record.
