New Delhi: Indian Arrows overturned their three-match losing run in some style, thrashing a 10-man Shillong Lajong 3-0 in an I-League match here on Tuesday.
The youth side went ahead through Jitendra Singh (19th minute). Nongdamba Naorem (86th) and Rahul Kannoly (90+1) put gloss to their performance, which vaulted them to sixth in the standings with six points from five matches. Lajong stayed at fourth with 10 from seven.
Arrows lost their previous three defeats but toyed with Lajong at the Amebedkar Stadium, controlling possession, passing accurately to notch up their second win.
The Arrows played the final half hour with a one-man advantage after Lajong’s F. Lalrohlua was sent off for his second bookable offence.
Their midfield trio of Jeakson Singh Thounaojam, Amarjit and Suresh Singh were impressive, creating several chances. The visitors pressed for the equaliser after the break but their hopes were dampened with the red card of Lalrohlua.
Naorem’s then consolidated Arrows’ advantage with a fine solo effort, followed by Kannoly’s strike.
EB seek 4th straight win
After a hat-trick of wins, East Bengal will look to go on top when they host Gokulam Kerala FC in their sixth round match in Kolkata on Wednesday.
EB are three points behind leaders Minerva Punjab FC (13). In the day’s other match, defending champs Aizawl host Minerva.
