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

Published at :February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Modified at :February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM

Just a win separates fifth-placed Shillong Lajong and second-placed Real Kashmir in the I-League Table.

Matchday 15 of the I-League 2024-25 concluded with an action-packed doubleheader, featuring Rajasthan United FC’s narrow defeat to Sreenidi Deccan and a dramatic draw between Shillong Lajong and Dempo SC. The match at Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur saw Sreenidi Deccan take the lead in the 43rd minute through Angel Orelien’s strike. David Munoz then doubled the advantage in the 73rd minute, putting the visitors in firm control.

Despite Rajasthan United’s quick response, with Maicol Cabrera pulling one back just two minutes later, Sreenidi Deccan held firm at the back to secure all three points. Meanwhile, Shillong Lajong salvaged a draw against Dempo SC with a last-gasp 97th-minute equalizer, ensuring a dramatic end to the night’s fixtures. The results saw Sreenidi Deccan climb higher in the I-League standings, while Rajasthan United and Shillong Lajong will look to bounce back in the coming matches.

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The final fixture of Matchweek 15 saw an exhilarating clash between Dempo SC and Shillong Lajong at the Fatorda Stadium in Margao, Goa. Dempo’s Marcus Joseph opened the scoring in the 39th minute, but Shillong Lajong responded swiftly after halftime, with Daniel Goncalves netting the equalizer.

Mohamed Ali then restored Dempo’s lead, and as the clock ticked down, it seemed they were set to claim all three points. However, in a stunning twist, Goncalves struck again in the dying moments of injury time, scoring a dramatic 97th-minute equalizer. His late heroics ensured Shillong Lajong salvaged a crucial point from the encounter, denying Dempo a victory in heartbreaking fashion.

I-League points table after Dempo SC vs Shillong Lajong

The I-League points table saw minimal changes after Matchweek 15, with Rajasthan United FC remaining in 7th place. A victory could have propelled them to 5th, but their failure to capitalize on the opportunity kept them stagnant. Sreenidi Deccan, however, made a slight ascent, moving from 9th to 8th with their crucial win, increasing their tally from 16 to 19 points. Despite this, their negative goal difference remains a pressing concern.

In the second fixture, Dempo SC missed a golden chance to level on points with Rajasthan United FC. Their late collapse forced them to settle for just one point, leaving them in 9th place. Shillong Lajong, too, had an opportunity to break into the top four, backed by the league’s second-best goal difference. However, their last-minute draw kept them in 5th, narrowly missing a higher position in the standings.