Shillong, Jan 18 (IANS) Brazilian striker Beto scored a brace to help Churchill Brothers beat hosts Shillong Lajong in the 15th round of the I-League football encounter at the J.N.Sports Complex here Wednesday.

Playing before a packed stadium, Churchill put in a brilliant performance. They netted their first goal in the 34th minute from the penalty spot, when Lajong skipper Zenith Mashangva handled the ball inside the box, to which Beto made no mistake to place the ball inside the net.

In the 44th minute, Goan custodian Felix d’Souza made a great save when he beautifully flicked off the Eugenson Lyngdoh’s shot from the corner.

Changing the side, Lajong created a few chances to level the score but their strikers were not up to the mark.

In the 78th minute Roberto completed his brace to give Churchill a 2-0 win over local favourites. He was adjudged man of the match for his outstanding performance.

With this win, Churchill now have 29 points from 14 matches while Lajong stay at 17 points from 15 outings.