I-League 2024-25: Updated Points Table, most goals, and most assists after Churchill Brothers SC vs Shillong Lajong FC

Churchill Brothers SC retake the top spot from Inter Kashi in the I-League standings.

The match week 18 of the I-League is turning out to be a goal fest with teams displaying attacking performances in games played till now. Thursday’s match week began with Inter Kashi registering an impressive 3-2 win over Namdhari FC on Thursday.

Goals from Nikola Stojanovic, Sumeet Passi and Edmund Lalrindika were enough to guide Kashi past Namdhari. While Namdhari dominated the early proceedings with greater possession and shots, Inter Kashi grew into the game, with all the five goals coming in the second half of the game.

The game on Friday between Churchill Brothers and Shillong Lajong followed the same script, however with an early goal for the visitors. The home side were shell-shocked after Shillong were awarded a penalty and Rudwere converted it past the Churchill Brothers keeper from the spot.

However, the game’s complexion changed completely after the break when Kenstar Kharshong was sent off in the 49th minute for a silly challenge in the box and giving Pape Gassama, the perfect opportunity to make it 1-1 from the spot. Only two minutes later, Sebastian Gutierrez gave the home side a deserved lead with a lovely finish.

To make matters worse for Shillong, they went down to nine men after Renan was shown a straight red card in the 54th minute, virtually ending the visitor’s chances of a comeback. The pain was further worsened after Churchill Brothers further added four more goals courtesy of Sebastian Gutierrez sealing his hattrick in the 78th minute and Ranit Sarkar scoring an own goal, and Wayde Lekay capping off a wonderful performance in stoppage time to the delight of the Goan club’s home fans.

It was a significant win for Churchill Brothers, who climbed up to the top spot with Inter Kashi already having played their game on Thursday. While it is a huge result for the Goan club at home, they have retake the lead from their title contenders this season with a +10 goal difference advantage.

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I-League points table after Churchill Brothers SC vs Shillong Lajong FC

The updated I-League points table shows that some clubs have moved up and down following recent results. Churchill Brothers SC has overtaken Inter Kashi as the new league leaders after their win over Shillong Lajong FC. Kashi has fallen down to the second spot and has recorded 34 points after 17 games, level on points with the leaders, however possessing an inferior goal difference.

The top two clubs are followed by Real Kashmir FC in third, who have 29 points after 17 games and are trailed closely by Namdhari FC in the fourth spot, with only three point separating the two sides. Shillong Lajong FC fall down to the fifth spot after their loss against Churchill Brothers with 26 points in 17 games.  

Gokulam Kerala FC sit in the sixth spot after recording 25 points in 17 games. After their loss to Churchill Brothers last week, Rajasthan United FC remain in the seventh spot with 24 points. Sreenidi Deccan FC remain in the eighth spot in the standings after last week’s loss to Namdhari FC with 22 points in 17 games.  

Dempo SC remain in the ninth spot with 19 points after the latter’s close loss to Delhi FC last week. Despite losing last week SC Bengaluru remains in the 10th spot with 17 points in 17 games. Aizawl FC sit in 11th trailing them by one point with 16 points in 17 games. Delhi FC, who complete the standings in the 12th spot with 13 points in 17 games.

Players with the most goals after Churchill Brothers SC vs Shillong Lajong FC

• David Castaneda (Sreenidi Deccan FC)- 12 goals
• De (Namdhari FC) – 12 goals
• Douglas Tardin (Shillong Lajong FC) – 11 goals
• Wayde Lekay (Churchill Brothers) – 10 goals
• Nacho Abeledo (Gokulam Kerala FC ) – 8 goals

Players with the most assists after Churchill Brothers SC vs Shillong Lajong FC

• Sebastián Gutiérrez (Churchill Brothers) – 8 assists
• Ángel Orelien (Sreenidi Deccan FC) – 8 assists
• Nacho Abeledo (Gokulam Kerala FC) – 6 assists
• Hardy Nongbri (Shillong Lajong FC) – 5 assists
• Joni Kauko (Inter Kashi) – 4 assists

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