NEROCA FC’s struggle throughout the I-League season culminated in relegation following their 3-0 defeat to Real Kashmir FC at the TRC Football Turf in Srinagar on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Goals from Real Kashmir’s Gnohere Krizo, Hyder Yousuf and Shaher Shaheen sealed the fate of NEROCA FC in the league.
This loss left the Orange Brigade in 12th place, with a total of 13 points from 21 matches. Their record of four wins, one draw, and 16 losses reflects the challenges they faced throughout the season. With only three matches left to play, NEROCA find themselves in an insurmountable position, and even if they were to win all their remaining fixtures, they would only amass a total of 22 points, falling short of overtaking Churchill Brothers (Namdhari are exempt from relegation this season). The other team to have been relegated are their city rivals TRAU FC.
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