Lajong youngsters face off Royal Wahingdoh

SHILLONG, Aug 25: Defending champions, Shillong Lajong FC will face off the runners up of last year Royal Wahingdoh FC in what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Gionee Shillong Premier League at the JN Stadium at 3:30 pm on Friday.

Lajong youngsters are coming into this match after a 2-1 win over Rangdajied United FC. Samuel Lalmuanpuia and Redeem Tlang netted the two goals for Lajong in their opening match which was held on Monday.

Meanwhile, Royal Wahingdoh FC will head in tomorrow’s clash after a 2-0 win over ngkiew Irat SC. Bowari Khongstia and Runsing Muio provided the two goals for Wahingdoh.

The last time these two teams met in a Shillong Premier LEague encounter was on 21st November 2015. It was the grand file of the SPL where Lajong youngsters emerged victorious winning by 2-1 and thereby were crowned champions of the league.

Interestingly, Royal Wahingdoh FC was uble to defeat Lajong in the first as well as the second round of SPL last year. Lajong won 1-0 in the first and 2-0 in the second round and will look to make it fourth win in a row on Friday.

On the other side, Royal Wahingdoh FC, will be aiming to get a better result this time around and put an end to Lajong’s winning streak over them in this new edition of the Gionee SPL.