# Shillong Lajong, NorthEast United post big Durand Cup wins 2026-08-08T17:46:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shillong Lajong FC thrashed Mumbay FC 5-0 in a Group E Durand Cup match in Shillong on Saturday. Everbrightson Sana scored twice, while Abhay Gurung, Tremiki Lamurong and Figo Syndai added one each. The win took Lajong to the top of their group with six points from two matches, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive. Defending champions NorthEast United FC beat Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 4-1 in Guwahati. Alaaeddine Ajaraie scored twice (one penalty), and substitutes Macarton Louis Nickson and Etyan Gonzalez Morales struck late. The Highlanders now lead Group F with six points and have extended their unbeaten Durand Cup run to 14 matches. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - telanganatoday.com Tags: Alaaeddine Ajaraie, Durand Cup, football, Mumbay FC, North East United, Shillong Lajong Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sana-brace-helps-lajong-crush-mumbay-5-0-in-durand-cup/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sana-brace-helps-lajong-crush-mumbay-5-0-in-durand-cup/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.