Sports News | I-League 2023-24: Churchill Brothers Make NEROCA FC Crawl

Vasco da Gama (Goa) [India], December 11 (ANI): Tilak Maidan is proving to be a happy hunting ground for Churchill Brothers FC Goa. On Sunday, the Goan side registered their third victory in nine matches when they routed NEROCA FC 4-1 in the 2023-24 I-League.

Out of Churchill's three wins so far, two have come at the Tilak Maidan and both in spectacular fashion. Last month, when TRAU FC travelled to Goa, they found themselves at the receiving end and returned home after a 1-4 drubbing against Churchill.

Also Read | Rishabh Pant All Set to Make Comeback in IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals Confirm Indian Wicketkeeper-Batter’s Return: Report.

On Sunday, Churchill made their intentions clear when they raced to a 2-0 lead by the 15th minute. Faisal Ali put them in the lead in the ninth minute and then once again took up the responsibility to double the score six minutes later.

There was no respite for NEROCA. In the 32nd minute, Churchill nearly put things beyond their reach by slamming in the third goal through Stendly Teotonio Fernandes. NEROCA did manage to pull one back two minutes after the change of ends when Ghanefo Ansumana Kromah found the net, but that could make little impact. Churchill made it 4-1 well into the add-on time with the goal coming from Ricardo Nicolas Dichilara.

Also Read | ‘The Pitch is Very Bouncy…’ Wasim Akram Warns Pakistan Cricketers About Perth Stadium Surface Ahead of AUS vs PAK 1st Test 2023.

As per current the points table, neither Churchill Brothers nor NEROCA FC stand anywhere in the title race. Instead, they are in the bottom half hovering around the danger zone of relegation. The victory certainly lifted Churchill's spirit as they now have 11 points from nine matches. NEROCA have only seven points to show from nine matches and would certainly have to work hard if they are serious about climbing up the table. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)