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NEROCA FC vs Shillong Lajong FC, I-League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

I-League · 2021
NEROCA FC
3 – 2
Full Time
Shillong Lajong FC
Fri 4 Jan 2019 · 08:30 UTC Khuman Lampak Main Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 31' Naorem Singh

Overview

Match Preview

NEROCA FC vs Shillong Lajong FC — I-League at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.

Match Details

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Head-to-Head

3
1
NEROCA FC 4 games · Avg 2.8 goals Shillong Lajong FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-04 NEROCA FC 3–2 Shillong Lajong FC 2018-12-02 Shillong Lajong FC 1–2 NEROCA FC 2018-01-24 NEROCA FC 0–2 Shillong Lajong FC 2017-12-23 Shillong Lajong FC 0–1 NEROCA FC

Recent Form

NEROCA FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan Shillong Lajong FC H 3–2 W
28 Dec Mohun Bagan AC H 2–1 W
23 Dec Roundglass Punjab FC H 0–0 D
15 Dec Churchill Brothers SC H 2–1 W
07 Dec Indian Arrows H 3–0 W
02 Dec Shillong Lajong FC A 2–1 W
Shillong Lajong FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jan NEROCA FC A 2–3 L
29 Dec Chennai City FC A 1–6 L
23 Dec Mohun Bagan AC A 0–2 L
11 Dec Real Kashmir FC A 1–6 L
02 Dec NEROCA FC H 1–2 L
23 Nov Roundglass Punjab FC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
21% Clean Sheets
NEROCA FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

NEROCA FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
4/4
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Khuman Lampak Main Stadium that hosts another battle between NEROCA FC and Shillong Lajong FC.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Shillong Lajong FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 8' Magnificent from Yusa Katsumi! That is 11 goals in 197 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 13' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 13 minutes.
  • 18' It is a cagey affair so far. NEROCA FC in their trying to find a way past Shillong Lajong FC's compact .
  • 21' Assisted by Yusa Katsumi with the perfectly-timed delivery and Subhash Singh makes no mistake. 2-0!
  • 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering NEROCA FC that had 217 games and scored 45 goals.
  • 31' A moment of madness from Naorem Singh on 31 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Shillong Lajong FC will be frustrated.
  • 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Shillong Lajong FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 41' A quiet spell here at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. Shillong Lajong FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 53' What composure from Sohktung! The India international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 55' Magnificent from Aibanbha Dohling! That is 1 goals in 198 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kynsailang Khongsit made 198 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 63' The Shillong Lajong FC bench stirs into life. Naorem Singh is withdrawn and Lalmuanpuia Samuel gets his opportunity.
  • 67' The whistle greets Thangjam Singh as he departs to be replaced by Naorem Singh.
  • 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 77' Fresh legs for NEROCA FC! Jerry Pulamte comes on to replace Yusa Katsumi.
  • 79' Samuel Kynshi makes way for Bonison Nongmaithem at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shillong Lajong FC.
  • 84' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 85' NEROCA FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ronald Singh is hanging Odili Felix Chidi on the field on 85 minute.
  • 89' What composure from Phrangki Buam! The India international strokes it home. 2-3.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

NEROCA FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Shillong Lajong FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alison Kharsyntiew

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Aibanbha Dohling 1
Sohktung 1
Phrangki Buam 1
Yusa Katsumi 1
Subhash Singh 1

Head to Head

2019-01-04 NEROCA FC 3–2 Shillong Lajong FC 2018-12-02 Shillong Lajong FC 1–2 NEROCA FC 2018-01-24 NEROCA FC 0–2 Shillong Lajong FC 2017-12-23 Shillong Lajong FC 0–1 NEROCA FC

NEROCA FC Form

2019-01-04 NEROCA FC 3–2 Shillong Lajong FC W 2018-12-28 NEROCA FC 2–1 Mohun Bagan AC W 2018-12-23 NEROCA FC 0–0 Roundglass Punjab FC D 2018-12-15 NEROCA FC 2–1 Churchill Brothers SC W 2018-12-07 NEROCA FC 3–0 Indian Arrows W 2018-12-02 Shillong Lajong FC 1–2 NEROCA FC W

Shillong Lajong FC Form

2019-01-04 NEROCA FC 3–2 Shillong Lajong FC L 2018-12-29 Chennai City FC 6–1 Shillong Lajong FC L 2018-12-23 Mohun Bagan AC 2–0 Shillong Lajong FC L 2018-12-11 Real Kashmir FC 6–1 Shillong Lajong FC L 2018-12-02 Shillong Lajong FC 1–2 NEROCA FC L 2018-11-23 Shillong Lajong FC 2–2 Roundglass Punjab FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.94 NEROCA FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1 Shillong Lajong FC xG
I would bet for: NEROCA FC to win 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
NEROCA FC60% Draw22% Shillong Lajong FC18%
Actual: NEROCA FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 3.04
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 80%
20%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

NEROCA FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Shillong Lajong FC
40%
NEROCA FC or Shillong Lajong FC
78%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
NEROCA FC40% Draw43% Shillong Lajong FC17%
Actual: NEROCA FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
Actual
4 – 1
3%

Asian Handicap — NEROCA FC

Handicap NEROCA FC covers Push Shillong Lajong FC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 17% 67%
-1.5 33% — 67%
-1 33% 22% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 80% — 20%
+1 80% 12% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

NEROCA FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓
Shillong Lajong FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.