An insipid-looking Mohun Bagan were held to a goalless draw by debutants Neroca FC in an I-League match here today. Much to the delight of the Mariners' fans, Sony Norde and Ansumana Kromah were back after they saw their side share honours with Shillong Lajong. The duo suffered injuries against Churchill Brothers. Eze Kingsley was suspended and Rana Gharami made his first I-League start with the Green and Maroons. Dipendu Dowary was relegated to the bench while the unimpressive Naro Hari Shrestha was chucked out of the 18-man squad for Azharuddin Mallick. Rana Gharami was adjudged the Hero of the Match for his impressive performance. Gift Raikhan introduced Akhlidin Israilov for Pritam Singh behind striker Felix Chidi. While Subash Singh and Gopi Singh flanked him, Fabien Vorbe and Saran Singh acted as the shield above the defence. Aryn Williams continued to play as a makeshift centre- half but Gouramangi Singh was back on the bench after recovering from a hamstring injury that struck him in pre- season.