2nd Division I-League heading for an interesting finish

Over the next couple of days we will get to know which two clubs will get promoted to the I-League. At the moment last years relegated sides Shillong Lajong FC and Sporting Clube de Goa are in the drivers seat to go back up, but the beautiful game can be crazy at times so anything seems possible for the five contenders who can still get promoted.

Lajong FC go into the last round of matches in the pole position with 13 points, but a loss against Mohammedan Sporting Club and victory to Sporting Clube de Goa and either of Vasco SC/United Sikkim FC could jeopadize the local sides chances, but a draw would see them through.

Sporting Clube de Goa are second with 11 points and need a victory against Royal Wahingdoh FC to ensure their return to the I-League. A draw or loss could allow Vasco SC or United Sikkim FC to sneak past the Flaming Orange.

Vasco SC and United Sikkim FC are on 10 points, they face each other in a do-or-die match; but their progress depends first on the games outcome and then what the two sides above them do.

Ar-Hima FC have outside chances to get into the I-League. They are on eight points and face Southern Samity. Only if they get a big win, Sporting Clube lose and Vasco SC draw United Sikkim FC they could cause a major upset like they did in the preliminary stage when they also went through on the last day on goal difference.

The teams fighting for promotion are worried out the rains and the terrible ground conditions. 24 matches have been played so far under unacceptable field conditions and something would have to be changed by the AIFF next season.


Final & 7th Round of matches
13-May-2011: Southern Samity - Ar-Hima FC
13-May-2011: Royal Wahingdoh FC - Sporting Clube de Goa
14-May-2011: Mohammedan Sporting Club - Shillong Lajong FC
14-May-2011: Vasco SC - United Sikkim FC