The deadlock was broken in the 33rd minute when Shillong Lajong's Brazilian captain, Daniel Gonsalves, executed a precise header from a cross delivered by Japan's Takuto.
The absence of Manipur's clubs from this year's Durand Cup not only denies them a chance to compete against some of the best teams in India but also robs football enthusiasts of witnessing the skills and flair that these clubs bring to the game.
