Durand Cup: Sana’s brace fires Lajong to victory
Shillong Lajong FC secured a 5-0 victory against Mumbay FC in the Durand Cup, led by a brace from Everbrightson Sana. Meanwhile, North East United FC defeated Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC 4-1 to lead their respective group.
Why it matters
The Durand Cup is a significant historic football tournament in India, and these results impact the standings for the quarterfinal qualification.
Shillong Lajong FC rode on Everbrightson Sana’s brace to record a comprehensive 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in a Group ‘E’ match of the Durand Cup at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday and stay in the hunt for a quarterfinal berth.
Abhay Gurung, Tremiki Lamurong, and Figo Syndai scored a goal apiece to complete the tally to take Lajong to the top of the group with six points from two matches.
Lajong pressed constantly until it struck twice in the additional time of the first half. Gurung capitalised on a rebound to find the breakthrough. Lamurong doubled the lead sooner than later.
After resumption, Sana scored off a Lamurong pass and pounced on another opportunity to complete his brace.
Substitute Syndai headed home Lajong’s fifth.
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