I-League: Struggling NEROCA poised for tough fight against Punjab FC
With just five I-League games to go for NEROCA FC this season, they find themselves occupying the dreaded relegation spot.
With just five I-League games to go for NEROCA FC this season, they find themselves occupying the dreaded relegation spot.
With this result, Punjab FC remain in second place on the league table with 22 points from 14 matches -- 10 behind leaders Mohun Bagan.
Mohun Bagan, the 2014-15 champions, who will play as a merged team with ATK in Indian Super League from 2020-21, have a healthy six-point lead atop.
Punjab remain on second place with 14 points, three behind leaders Mohun Bagan, while Gokulam remain on 10 points.
With the draw, Punjab FC are now placed third on the table with 10 points from seven games. Real Kashmir FC remain eighth with six points from five games.
Last season, the team from Punjab refused to travel to Srinagar for their match against Real Kashmir, following the Pulwama terror attack.
Jonathan Lalrawngbawla scored one goal and set up another for Rochharzela, while the latter scored the third Aizawl goal via a penalty. Meanwhile, Makan Winkle Chothe scored the first goal for Punjab FC while Sergio Barboza scored a brace.
The game was put beyond any doubt when in the 81st minute Israel Gurung lobbed one over the Punjab defence with Mapuia at the target.
