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Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong FC Go Top Of Group E With A Dominant Win Over Mumbay FC
Shillong Lajong FC: Shillong Lajong FC cruised to a commanding 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in a Group E fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday, a result that considerably brightens their prospects of reaching the quarter-finals.
Everbrightson Sana led the scoring with a brace, while Abhay Gurung, Tremiki Lamurong and Figo Syndai were also on the scoresheet as the hosts made light work of their visitors from Mumbai in front of a raucous home crowd.
The result takes Shillong Lajong to the top of Group E with six points from two matches, having won both of their opening fixtures. Langsning FC sit second on four points, with Nongkseh SS&CC third on one point. Mumbay FC, without a point from their two outings so far, remain bottom of the table.
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