I-League: Shillong Lajong and Aizawl FC draw 0-0 in first North-eastern derby of season

Aizawl FC and Shillong Lajong drew out 0-0 at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl in the Round 8 of I-League on Saturday. Both teams were unable to break the deadlock within their stipulated 90 minutes with a goal being disallowed by Alfred Jaryan for Aizawl FC.

It was the home team that played well throughout the first half of the match. They had their opponents defending majority of the half with the ball mostly played in the Lajong half of the pitch. Aizawl FC kept threatening the Lajong defence in the first 15 minutes with some good passing around the box. The home team played very confidently and were moving the ball around well. Lajong could hardly make an attacking move and did not manage to attempt a shot at goal.

One point apiece meant that Shillong Lajong moved upto 5th position but Aizawl remained in the bottom half with the first point of new coach. Alfred Jaryan was in good form for the home team. But he failed to convert a host of chances. Shillong Lajong however had few chances in their way and would be happy to snatch a point.

Aizawl were clearly the dominant team with more ball possession and chances created. Shillong Lajong goalkeeper Kaith starred for the away side by denying many efforts from the hosts. However, the only time he was beaten was a disallowed goal by Alfred Jaryan.

(With PTI Inputs)