Shillong Lajong outclass Malaysias Armed Forces 6-0
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Shillong, July 26 (PTI) Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign in commanding fashion, blanking Malaysia's Armed Forces Football Team 6-0 in the opening match of Group E, here on Saturday.
Everbrightson Sana and Phrangki Buam scored a brace each, while substitutes Treimiki Lamurong and Deibormame Tongper added a goal apiece for the young Shillong side.
The match began with Shillong asserting their dominance in possession.
Their early pressure paid off in the 12th minute when Sana headed in a pinpoint cross from Rudra Ved, after a smart free-kick routine initiated by Sheen Stevenson.
Malaysia's best chance in the first half came through a volley attempt by Mohamad Syamim Yusoff, which narrowly missed the target after a cross was punched clear by Shillong keeper Siwel Rymbai.
The second half saw Shillong accelerate further. Within the first five minutes, Phrangki Buam netted twice, first by guiding in a free-kick from Stevenson in the 47th minute, and then doubling his tally with a calm finish after a clever through ball two minutes later.
Shillong's dominance continued when substitute Lamurong curled in a beautiful effort from the edge of the area in the 73rd minute to make it 5-0.
Just before the final whistle, Shillong added a sixth. Substitute Deibormame Tongper found the net with a composed finish after a late attacking move, rounding off a dominant outing. PTI UNG AM UNG AM AM
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