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Shillong Lajong FC into quarterfinals after thrilling draw
Shillong Lajong FC secured a place in the quarterfinals after a pulsating 3-3 draw against Langsning FC in a Group E match in Shillong on Thursday. The result put Shillong Lajong top…
The Story in Brief
Shillong Lajong FC secured a place in the quarterfinals after a pulsating 3-3 draw against Langsning FC in a Group E match in Shillong on Thursday. The result put Shillong Lajong top of the group with seven points, while Langsning finished second on five points. Joao Vitor de Paula Morais, known as Jota, scored twice before Everbrighton Sana added a third. Langsning fought back through Kyrmenskhem Mukhim, Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem and Syed Ahmed, the last in stoppage time. The draw also confirmed East Bengal and Jamshedpur FC as the two best second-placed teams across the tournament, progressing on goal difference.
The Indian Opinion
The drama at Shillong will fuel talk of local club spirit, but let’s keep perspective: this was a group-stage decider against a side that finished second. Shillong Lajong lost a lead and needed late goals to draw, which raises questions about their composure in knockout matches. The real test will be whether they can tighten defence against stronger opponents in the quarterfinals. How many goals can Jota conjure under higher pressure?
Source: newindianexpress.com
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