Aizawl FC beat Shillong Lajong (AIFF Image)
Lalrinzuala Lalbaknia, R. Ramdinthara and Joe Zoherliana scored a aim every For Aizawl FC.
Aizawl FC capitalised on errors dedicated by Shillong Lajong FC to notch up a convincing 3-0 win on the Polo Grounds in Shillong on Sunday, ending their profitable run in an I-League 2023-24.
Lalrinzuala Lalbaknia, R. Ramdinthara and Joe Zoherliana scored a aim every For Aizawl FC.
Aizawl FC are the in-kind crew of late and so they made essentially the most of their profitable momentum on Sunday, brushing apart Lajong’s problem with ease. The loss additionally meant that Lajong’s unbeaten run got here to an abrupt finish regardless of the aspect having fun with greater than 70% possession within the match.
With Shillong Lajong and Aizawl FC combating for the I-League title, it was a vital match for either side. However, the defeat would additionally come as a setback to Lajong’s title hopes. Lajong are presently within the fourth spot with 16 factors from 9 matches. They have received 4 video games and drew 4 instances.
Aizawl, then again, would get an enormous enhance after bagging full factors within the away match. They have climbed to the second spot behind Mohammedan Sporting with 17 factors from 9 matches, together with 5 wins, two attracts, and as many losses.
Aizawl have been set on track for the win by Lalrinzuala Lalbiaknia. The star ahead has been in his component this I-League season and he proved his value as soon as extra when he scored the primary aim in opposition to Lajong within the fourth minute of the match.
A protracted ball was performed in the direction of Aizawl midfielder R Lalthanmawia from the deep. However, Lajong defender Kynsailang Khongsit intervened and tried to clear the ball. His header was poor and it landed on the toes of Lalbiaknia, who shot dwelling his ninth aim of the match. The strike additionally made him the joint-prime scorer of the league together with Gokulam Kerala’s Alejandro Sanchez Lopez.
Aizawl doubled their benefit within the seventeenth minute. A by means of ball launched Lalthanmawia on the left and the winger delivered a superbly weighted cross throughout the Lajong defence.
R. Ramdinthara made a superbly timed run into the Lajong penalty field earlier than connecting with the ball sweetly and discovering the again of the online.
Aizawl have been content material with their lead and allowed Lajong to dominate the proceedings. But they ensured that their defence held agency and negated Lajong’s assaults simply.
Aizawl prolonged their lead within the 57th minute when a bungle from Lajong goalkeeper Bishal Lama gifted them their third aim. Lalthanmawia was once more within the thick of motion as he curled in a nook from the proper.
Joe Zoherliana evaded his marker and headed down the ball, which bounced awkwardly in entrance of Lama. The goalkeeper, who ought to have collected the ball comfortably, failed to react swiftly and the ball crossed the aim line.
Lajong tried their finest to stage a fightback, however Aizawl have been ready to protect their lead and log a win.
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – IANS)
