Shillong: Aizawl FC earned a well-deserved 1-1 draw against Shillong Lajong FC to create history by becoming the first club from the north-east to win the I-League title yesterday.
Lajong had taken the early lead when centre-forward Asier Pierrick Dipanda slammed home a header in the ninth minute.
That complicated things for the visitors as they needed at least a draw to win the title.
But Aizawl recovered from the setback to dominate the game thereafter.
Despite some stout defending by the hosts, William Lalnunfela finally made sure that Aizawl won the title when he found the equaliser in the 67th minute.
A 10-man Mohun Bagan rallied from one goal down to edge past Chennai City FC 2-1 in their final encounter at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium. Despite the victory, it was heartbreak for the Mohun Bagan players and thousands of their supporters in the jam-packed stands as they lost the title, finishing second behind Aizawl FC.
