Imphal, Dec 6 (UNI) Neroca FC defeated Aizawl FC, 1-0 in the first Northeastern derby of Hero I-League 2019-20, here on Friday.
For Neroca FC, Ousmane Diawara scored the goal in the 28th minute and that was the only separating point between the two teams. Aizawl FC, who dominated the possession with 57 per cent of the ball possession, eventually failed to convert any of their 15 shots in the match.
The match started with both the teams looking to move forward in the initial moments of the game. The first major chance of the half came in the 13th minute for the home team but Chanso Horam, who had a clear shot on left flank, failed to convert it into the goal.