Aizawl FC hold Shillong Lajong, edge out Mohun Bagan and lift I-League title

Aizawl FC created history by becoming the first club from the northeast to win the I-League after they held hosts Shillong Lajong FC to a 1-1 draw under lights at the JN Stadium in Shillong on Sunday. They pipped Mohun Bagan to the crown. Bagan beat Chennai City FC in their last match of the season in Kolkata

Updated on: May 01, 2017 11:08 AM IST

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Aizawl FC players celebrate with the I-League trophy after they sealed the 2016-17 championship with a draw vs Shillong Lajong FC in Shillong on Sunday. (PTI)

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The party for Aizawl FC began soon after the final whistle in their match against Shillong Lajong FC -- the draw ensuring they became the new I-League champions on Sunday. (PTI)

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The man behind Aizawl FC’s history-making year in the I-League, their inspirational coach Khalid Jamil (left), celebrates the I-League title victory at the sidelines of the match against Shillong Lajong FC on Sunday. (AIFF)

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Aizawl FC needed a draw from the last match of the I-League season away against Shillong Lajong FC and the match was a fiercely contested one with the hosts scoring first. Title rivals Mohun Bagan were playing Chennai City FC at home in Kolkata. (AIFF)

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The I-League title-clinching goal against Shillong Lajong FC was scored by Aizawl FC’s William Lalnunfela in the 67th minute. The scores remained 1-1 to ensure Aizawl edged out Mohun Bagan, who beat Chennai City FC 2-1 in Kolkata in their last match of the season. (AIFF)

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AIzawl FC players salute their fans, who were a constant driving force through the I-League season that saw them remain unbeaten in their home matches. (AIFF)

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Aizawl FC coach Khalid Jamil invades the pitch after the final whistle of the match vs Shillong Lajong FC on Sunday, that sealed the club’s I-League championship. (AIFF)

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Aizawl FC players celebrate with the I-League trophy (AIFF)

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The writing’s on the wall, on the banner rather, as Aizawl FC sealed the I-League crown to make Indian football history. (AIFF)