Namdhari, Aizawl split points in Indian Football League opener

Key Highlights

• Aizawl coach Lalruatfela packed his midfield at kick-off, leaving Zomuansanga as the lone striker up front, to express a clear intent to exploit the wings.
• Namdhari gaffer Harpreet fielded a regular 4-4-2 formation and started with three Ghanians, skipper Lamine Moro at the heart of defence and Francis Addo and Najeeb Ibrahim in the centre of midfield.
• The People’s Club were quicker off the blocks and had their first shot at goal as early as in the fourth minute.
• Laldawngzuala, the Aizawl right back, managed to make forays upfield, and sent some good crosses, keeping Namdhari goalkeeper Nishan Singh busy under the bar.
• The best chance of the period ahead of the goal came Aizawl’s way however, when Vincent Lalduhawma found Omoma clear at the top of Namdhari’s six-yard box, but his shot at goal was too feeble to worry Nishan.