By Shillong Lajong Media
SHILLONG: The Youngsters of Lajong dominated the Top Spot throughout the League this season, and today they continued to show immense talent and domination! The Lads put in an Impressive display of Football and have proved that they truly deserve a place in the Finals of the SPL. After today’s match and maintaining the top position the whole season, the spectators would also agree to laud them with all positive praises, for all their brilliant efforts in the 2015 edition of the SPL organised by the Shillong Sports Association.
Lajong started the match well in controlling the rhythm of the play. Rangdajied United FC who started with two foreign recruits were playing with high intensity and aggression.
Lajong opended the scoreline in the 24th minute when a cross from Rupert was not dealt with by the Blues defender and Samuel who was alert inside the box gave his side the lead.
Rangdajied United FC did not hold back as they pressed forward for the equaliser. They created a few chances but Lajong’s defence was composed enough not to let any goal slip past. Good chances were coming for both teams. The Blues were putting pressure on the Reds defence but Lajong themselves were threatening their opponents on quick counter attacks. The first half ended 1-0 in favour of Lajong.
The second half started with the same intensity as the first half with both teams giving their all to get the better of the other. A lot of chances fell for both teams to score in the second half but lacked the clinical finish and did not capitalise on their good chances.
In the 71st minute, Lajong doubled the lead after a brilliant solo run by Bipin on the left who then made a low cross inside the box for Rupert Nongrum to sail it past the goalkeeper.
Despite the effort from Rangdajied to get back in the match, Lajong were dominating and had more chances towards the end of the second half.
The final score remained 2-0 and with this win, Lajong have secured a place in the Final of the Shillong Premier League 2015 to be held on 21st November 2015 at JN Stadium, Shillong.
