JOIN USAnil Kumar opened the scoring for Chirag in the 26th minute through a header off an Asif pass. However, Churchill equalised in the 45th minute through Henri Arnaud Antchouet, when he found the target after strike partner ND Opara played him through.
Churchill made it 2-1 in the second half through substitute Mohammed Rafi, who came in place of Gouramangi, in the 74th minute, Churchill, with 20 points from nine matches, are in second spot while Chirag United with five are in 12th.
In Margao, Air India came from a goal down to beat Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1. A brace from Sandesh Gadkari (34th, 85th) and one from Henry Ezeh in the 90th minute studded Air India victory. James Moga netted for the Goans in the 8th minute.
In Kolkata, Indian Arrows and Prayag United played out a 0-0 draw. Prayag are fourth with 17 points from nine matches while Arrows remain second bottom with four points.
Thursday’s matches: At Kolkata: East Bengal vs Dempo; At Margao: Salgaocar vs Pune FC.