Shillong (Meghalaya)[India], Mohammedan Sporting's long wait to win their maiden I-League title finally ended at the SSA Stadium as they defeated Shillong Lajong FC 2-1. The teams were tied 1–1 at halftime, with the Black and White Brigade securing promotion to the Indian Super League provided they meet the licensing criteria. Kolkata team has now achieved unbeaten 52 points in 2 matches; Their nearest rivals, Srinidi Deccan FC, are eight points behind with two games to play, with Alexis Nahuel Gomez scoring in the very first minute for the reigning champions, while Douglas Rosa Tardin equalized for the home side in the 15th minute. Took. With Evgeny Kozlov scoring the winner for Mohammedan in the second half, the equation was simple to secure the title. Mohammedan Sporting needed a point to secure their maiden I-League title. But it was never going to be a walk in the park, Shillong Lajong have had some good moments this season but remain firmly in seventh place in the I-League table as a mid-table team with 31 points from 23 games But their extra motivation to play brought plenty of poor play against the top dogs, Mohammedan Sporting, for their part, did what might have calmed their nerves at least in the early exchanges.Their Argentinian forward Alexis Gome produced a moment of magic in the very first minute when he saw Lauzon keeper Neitho Chaliu off his line and cut across goal from just inside the halfway line, as the ball went over the goalkeeper's head. She passed through and entered inside. It seemed like the job was half done, but a lot can happen in 90 minutes, and from what happened during the rest of the first half, it was clear that a goal would not be enough for the black and white brigade. It took just a quarter of an hour for Shillong to get back into the game, with a Douglas Tardin penalty making the score 1–1. It would still be enough for Mohammedan, however, as their back four had their work cut out for them in the first half as Lauzon put the pressure on the table toppers. Former Mohammedan Sporting players Tardin and Frankie Bouam struck hard. Mohammedan Sporting suffered another blow as their goalscorer Gomez limped off injured, replaced by Kozlov Lajong, right back Ronnie Wilson Kharbudan had the best chance to put their side ahead.The lead, when Tardin played a ball in front of goal, and the former player only had to tap it into the empty net. The Mohammedan camp took a sigh of relief when he side-footed the ball a few inches wide, Mohammedan Sporting goalkeeper Padam Chhetri, who has had a brilliant season, made a brilliant save to keep the equalizer just before the half-time break. Made a save as he turned away a shot. The home side started the second half with the same momentum as Marcos Ruud struck from point-blank range, but the table toppers managed the situation well. They stayed put and waited for the opportunity that soon presented itself, Kozlov, who had come on as a first-half substitute, took a clearance and found himself inside the box, with only the keeper to beat. Which happened later. Finally, there was some respite for the Black and White brigade, making it a collective team effort, Mohammedan Sporting's defenders made complete changes in injury time. As Lajong's Kinsaibo Luhood pulled the trigger, Joseph Adjei showed some brilliant anticipation to line up next to keeper Chhetri.Adjei saved the effort with ease, ensuring Mohammedan's 15th win of the season.