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Shillong Lajong, NorthEast United post big Durand Cup wins
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The Durand Cup's early rounds often produce lopsided scorelines, but dismissing these wins as routine would be a mistake. Shillong Lajong and NorthEast United have shown disciplined finishing and depth in attack. The lazy narrative that 'smaller teams' cannot compete ignores the grit of Karbi Anglong, who equalised before running out of steam. The real test comes against stronger opposition, can Lajong's forward line break down a packed defence when it matters?
Sources (2): thehindu.com, telanganatoday.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
