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Jamshedpur, Shillong Lajong reach Durand Cup quarter-finals
Jamshedpur FC reached the Durand Cup quarter-finals with a 6-0 win over Indian Air Force FT in Ranchi on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Lawmsangzuala scored a second-half hat-trick, while Raynier Fernandes, Aman C.K. and…
The Story in Brief
Jamshedpur FC reached the Durand Cup quarter-finals with a 6-0 win over Indian Air Force FT in Ranchi on Thursday. Seventeen-year-old Lawmsangzuala scored a second-half hat-trick, while Raynier Fernandes, Aman C.K. and Rayan C. also found the net.
Shillong Lajong FC topped Group E after a 3-3 draw with Langsning FC in Shillong. Joao Morais scored twice before half-time and Everbrightson Sana restored Lajong’s lead in the 82nd minute. Langsning replied through Kyrmenskhem Mukhim, Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem and Syed Ahmed’s stoppage-time equaliser. Lajong finished on seven points, while Langsning had five. East Bengal and Jamshedpur took the two best runners-up places on goal difference.
The Indian Opinion
The easy storyline is that a big win proves Jamshedpur are genuine title contenders, or that Langsning’s late equaliser exposes Lajong’s weakness. Neither conclusion follows from one result. Jamshedpur’s six-goal margin matters, but stronger evidence will come against a quarter-final opponent. Lajong showed attacking quality and defensive vulnerability in the same match. The quarter-final draw, and whether these teams create and convert chances against tougher opposition, will offer the better test.
Sources (2): newindianexpress.com, thehindu.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
