NEROCA FC hold Gangtok FC 1-1
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02 2016 :
NEROCA FC and Gangtok Himalayan FC, Sikkim were settled for a 1 -1 draw in the ongoing I-League Second Division, organised by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak.
The match which was the fourth home match for NEROCA FC began with positive notes on both sides but failed to break the deadlock in first half.
After the breather, a header from RA Badmus in the 70th minute off a cross from Tempa Lhandud helped Gangtok Himalayan FC take a 1-0 lead.
On the other hand, play on their home ground NEROCA FC did not lose hope and fought back hard till Ch Kishan Singh scored the equaliser in the 78th minute.
Gangtok Himalayan FC's Shansha Ansari, Tempa Lhandud, Afzal Ansari and NEROCA FC's S Thomas Singh and Md Sohail Khan were yellow carded for unsporting behaviours during the match.