Namdhari FC Winning Run Halted by Sreenidi Deccan in Hard-Fought Draw

Namdhari FC four-game winning streak ended with a 1-1 draw against Sreenidi Deccan FC in the I-League. Cledson Carvalho da Silva scored his seventh goal in the 33rd minute, while William Alves equalized at halftime. Namdhari remains top with 21 points from 11 games, while Sreenidi sits eighth with 12 points. Both teams missed key chances in a physical encounter.

In the I-League clash at Namdhari Stadium on January 28, 2025, leaders Namdhari FC were held to a 1-1 draw by Sreenidi Deccan FC, ending Namdhari’s four-match winning streak. Namdhari remained at the top with 21 points from 11 games, while Sreenidi stayed in eighth place with 12 points.

Both goals came in the first half from Brazilian strikers. Namdhari’s Cledson Carvalho da Silva scored his seventh goal of the season in the 33rd minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by Sreenidi. Just before halftime, Sreenidi’s William Alves equalized with a header from Ángel Orelien’s fifth assist of the season.

The match saw key moments, including a brilliant save by Sreenidi goalkeeper Aryan Lamba in the 51st minute to deny Namdhari’s Peter Seiminthang Haokip. The second half turned into a physical battle, with several fouls and three yellow cards issued to Addo, Cledson, and Lalromawia.

Namdhari thought they had secured a late winner when Cledson scored in injury time, but the goal was ruled offside. With Churchill Brothers just two points behind, the draw leaves Namdhari’s top spot vulnerable as the I-League enters a crucial phase.