From Underdogs To Champions - Aizawl FC Become First Team From North-East To Win The I-League

We can now say that history has been made. Aizwal FC are the first team from the North-East to win the I-League and they've really made India proud.

They lifted the I-League crown on Sunday after they held Shillong Lajong 1-1 in a tense match. Lajong went ahead in the ninth minute through A Dipanda but Aizawl equalised in the 67th minute through W Lalnunfela as the two sides split points in a highly-anticipated match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

I-League 2017: Re-introducing the heroes of Aizawl FC's fairy-tale story https://t.co/iuWpeTFk3O pic.twitter.com/IeH3mH3jf6

¡ª Goal India (@Goal_India) April 30, 2017

Despite Mohun Bagan defeating Chennai City FC 2-1 in a simultaneous match in Kolkata, Aizawl ran away with the title to script a fairytale story.

Aizawl ended the league on 37 points while Mohun Bagan finished second on 36. They have won the I-League title in their second season, becoming the first club from the Northeast to bag the title.

Congratulations @AizawlFC on winning the @ILeagueOfficial. You've done #NortheastIndia proud#AizawlFC #Aizawl #Mizoram #Football pic.twitter.com/jlbMS58Deu

¡ª Eclectic Northeast (@eclectictweets) April 30, 2017

It was, in fact, the Leicester moment for the Aizawl side as their fortunes turned around in just a matter of a year after they were on the verge of relegation from the I-League last season.

Aizawl would not have at all played in the I-League this season as they finished eighth last year but after a few Goan sides pulled out of the country's top-flight league, they got a lifeline to stay afloat.

I-League 2017: Shillong Lajong 1-1 Aizawl FC - Defiant Reds from Mizoram crowned champions of India https://t.co/EjBMOj49sZ pic.twitter.com/1ysiyeiHek

¡ª Goal India (@Goal_India) April 30, 2017