Richard Kasagga’s 12th-minute goal from close range was offset by a Sajad Hussain header in stoppage time as both teams shared the booty.
Indian Arrows held Aizawl FC in a 1-1 draw to earn their first points of the season. AIFF
Kalyani: All development players of the Indian Football Association, Indian Arrows, drew 1-1 with Aizawl FC to score the first points of the I-League season on Sunday.
Richard Kasagga’s goal in the 12th minute from close range was canceled out by a header from Sajad Hussain in stoppage time as both teams shared the booty.
Aizawl FC wasted little time getting their attacking moves going. Aizawl FC’s swift one-two proved difficult for the young Arrows defenders.
In the 12th minute, Kasagga was offered a tap-in to give Aizawl FC the lead, and the Ugandan international didn’t miss his chance after the ball hit the wood after a corner kick.
Indian Arrows tried to hit Aizawl during the break, but the Mizoram team’s defense held on.
Despite dominating possession and more chances, Aizawl FC managed Not doubling his lead.
In the second half, Indian Arrows tried to bring the game to Aizawl FC and pushed hard to level.
However, after a good period of attacking play, momentum swung again in Aizawl’s favor. Aizawl FC almost doubled their lead in the 60th minute when Rohmingthanga Bawlte’s curling attempt hit the post from outside the area.
Another chance came for Aizawl FC in the 82nd minute when Bawlte hit the post left side was clear. The brisk striker cut inward but was quickly inundated when his shot hit the defensive line of Arrows and went away from goal.
There were more measures, however. The Indian Arrows received a corner at the end of the game and found the net.
Sajad Hussain’s header after the corner stunned Aizawl FC as both teams took one point out of the game.
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The draw still held Mohammedan in third place, while Punjab FC are in seventh place on the table.
In a game largely dominated by Fernando Varela’s men, Luka Majcen (19th minute) and Bryce Miranda (36th) goals in the first half proved sufficient as Churchill scored their third win of the season.
Chennai captain Charles Anandraj was sent off with just over fifteen minutes after a second yellow card to exacerbate Chennai’s worries.
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