Shillong, Dec 19: After five games in a row at home Shillong Lajong FC took to the road for their sixth match of the I-League 2024-25 season but they did not experience a joyful time at Delhi FC as they lost 3-1 in Mahilpur, Punjab, today.
Lajong coach Jose Carlos Rodriguez Hevia made three changes from the starting line-up he used in the goalless draw with Gokulam Kerala a few days ago. In came Batskhemlang Thangkhiew, Phrangki Buam and Marcos Rudwere Genar Silva in place of Kenstar Kharshong, Figo Syndai and Sheen Sohktung.
Vanlalhriatzuala (7’) put the home side in front early but Phrangki Buam of Lajong managed to bring the match to level-pegging in the 34th minute.
The second half is where the game went against SLFC, with Stephane Binong (54′) and Himanshu Jangra (66′) stretching Delhi’s lead. Things got even worse for the visitors as Daniel Goncalves was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card.
With just one win from their first six matches, Lajong are down in ninth position. This was their last match ahead of the New Year, giving them time to regroup.
The Reds’ next match will be against Real Kashmir FC on 10th January at 7PM in Shillong.
Shillong Lajong squad today:
Ranit Sarkar (GK), Ronney Kharbudon, Kynsailang Khongsit (sub Figo Syndai 80′), Daniel Goncalves, Batskhemlang Thangkhiew, Damaitphang Lyngdoh (sub Gladdy Kharbuli 80′), Hardy Cliff Nongbri (sub Everbrightson Mylliempdah 90′), Phrangki Buam, Imanol Arana Sadaba, Douglas Tardin (sub Sheen Sohktung 67′), Marcos Rudwere Genar Silva (sub Laiwang Bohham 67′)
(Photo: I-League Media)
