I-League 2017/18 Live Score: East Bengal vs NEROCA FC, Live Match Updates

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Full Time
It was a roller- coaster game of football from both the teams with Felix Chidi breaking the deadlock to put Neroca FC ahead in the first half. Dudu stepped up for the Kolkata giants in the second half to get the equalizer.

It was a fight to the finish from both the teams but eventually neither side could come up with the decisive winner.

Subsequently, it was Minerva Punjab FC who emerged as winners to claim their maiden I-League title after their 1-0 win against Churchill Brothers.

Hero of the match - Lalit Thapa

90+7' The referee blows the final whistle and it's all over at the Salt Lake stadium as the match ends in a draw.

90+5' Chance!!
Saran Singh sends a cross from the left and Chidi attempts a header but it gets deflected off Eduardo's head and goes out for a corner.

90+2' Substitution

Felix Chidi comes off for Turkovic

90' six minutes added on.
Can either team break the deadlock and win all the three points?

88' Katsumi curls a corner inside the box and Saran Singh uses his arm to control the ball.
East Bengal appeals for a penalty but referee denies.

87' Kiatamba taken pf the stretchers after he injures himself with an awkward landing

85' Corner!!
Ralte with a darting run on the right but Kiatamba clears it away for a corner. Katsumi takes the corner but the ball goes straight to Lalit.

82' A misunderstanding between Chullova and Eduardo at the edge of the box and Ward takes advantage but his shot saved by Ubaid.

80' Last 10 minutes remaining in this high-octane clash. Both teams look to have up the ante as they go all guns blazing to find the much-needed second goal

78' Substitution

EB makes their second change of the game. MD Rafique goes out as Cavin Lobo comes in

77' Yellow card
The situation has heated up as the players got involved in a scuffle. The referee has to intervene. Dudu booked with an yellow

74' Neroca seems to have stepped on the pedal as they look to counter and find the lead again. Consecutive attacks from the visitors but no end result

72' Goaaaaalll!!!

Dudu steps up for East Bengal to give them the much-needed equalizer. Lalramchullova with an impeccable pin-point cross to find Dudu who heads it comfortably home.

68' Govin Singh with a clinical clearance to keep a low flat cross from Ralte directed at Dudu to deny EB the equalizer

66' Foul!!
Singam Singh with yet another tackle on Al Amna from the back but the referee surprisingly keeps the card in his pockets

64' Offside
Kromah takes an attempt from the edge of the box but hits Katsumi Yusa who is standing offside.

62' Chance!!
Katsumi curls a corner inside the box, Kromah keeps the ball in play and Amna attempts a volley which sails over the crossbar

61' Lalit Thapa unable to take goal kicks as Govin Singh takes on the responsibly

59' Substitution
EB looking for inspiration from the bench as Ansuman Kormah comes in for Joby Justin

57' Lalit Thapa goes down with a pull on his leg. Needs medical attention

56' Offside
Joby Justin finds him in space for goal but the flag is raised

55' Pritam Singh attempts a shot at goal from 20 yards but the ball goes above the crossbar

53' EB failing to find enough space as Neroca are looking strong in the backline

50' Chance!!!
Dudu pulls a Trigger from the Left as the ball sails inches wide of the post. EB still on the lookout for Equalizer.

47' Neroca with another chance but Arnab Mondal makes an acrobatic clearance

47' Lot of exchange in possession but no end result

46' And we're off with the second half, as the visitors kick it off from the middle.

Half Time Scores

Minerva Punjab 1-0 Churchill Brothers
East Bengal 0-1 NEROCA FC
Gokulam Kerala FC 1-1 Mohun Bagan

As of now, Minerva are set to win the league, with NEROCA coming in second.

Half Time
It has been an enthralling contest so far but Neroca FC has looked the better team this afternoon. The visitors have maintained a good defensive shape which EB has failed to penetrate. The Red and Gold brigade needs to pull up their sock in the second half if they fancy a comeback.

On the other hand, Neroca leads courtesy Felix Chidi's goal. They will be keen to cushion their one-goal lead when they come back from the break.

45+2' Eduardo with the last attempt of the half. The defender tries to blast it off but the shot goes inches wide as the referee blows the whistle for halftime

Goal Update: Meanwhile, Gokulam Kerala FC have drawn level with Mohun Bagan with a Henry Kiseka goal. Follow all the LIVE updates from the Gokulam vs Mohun Bagan match here.

45+2' Free kick
Another foul on Al Amna. Can EB make this set piece count?

45+1' Neroca trying to double their lead but no end result

45' 2 minutes added on
Can EB pull back the equalizer?

44' Yellow Card!!
Chullova booked for a rash tackle. Things are currently going downhill for the I-League heavyweights

43' Offside.
Dudu makes a surging run but the referee has his flags raised.

42' Goaaaaal!!!

EB concedes first. Felix Chidi shows great composure in front of goal to send the ball past Ubaid and give the visitors a chance at winning their maiden I-League title

39' Substitution
Neroca makes their first change of the game. Ningthaogam Singh comes in for Yumnam Singh.

37' Miss!!

Lalit Thapa steps up again. The Neroca keeper shows good reflexes to keep out Al Amna from a point-blank range

34' Miss!!!

Al Amna shows incredible footwork to find space as he sends yet another ball into the box. This time Joby Justin hits it over as EB squander yet another chance

32' Foul!!

Dudu brought down by Kiatamba. Yusa sends in an impeccable ball from the spot but Dudu misses an easy chance to make it count.

31'Amna finds Samad on the right flank who sends a cross, Dudu connects a header but Lalit Thapa collects it comfortably.

30' EB playing a high line as they look desperately to break the deadlock. No fruitful results though

28' Free kick to EB from a lucrative region. Al Amna tries to find Justin from the spot but the Neroca defenders clear the danger away

27'Subash Singh attempts a volley from the edge of the box but the ball goes way above the crossbar.

22'Chance for East Bengal! Samad sends a long ball at the edge of the box and Joby Justin sets up the ball for Dudu but the Nigerian's shot is saved by Lalit Thapa.

Goal Update: Dipanda Dicka scores his 13th goal of the season to put Mohun Bagan ahead! You can follow the Bagan vs Gokulam match here.

Goal Update: William Opoku puts Minerva Punjab ahead on the 16th minute! As of Now, Minerva are to win the league. You can follow the Minerva vs Churchill match here.

I-League 2017/18 Live Score: East Bengal vs NEROCA FC, Live Match Updates

East Bengal 1-1 Neroca FC; Full Time