Shillong Lajong came back from behind to win the match & book their place in the semi-finals. Lajong edge past Indian Navy FT by 2-1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Shillong Lajong gets a penalty and Everbrighton Sana scores it past the Indian Navy FT keeper.
Shillong Lajong equalises through Damait. The midfielder curls in a cross, and it flies directly into the net.
The second half gets underway in Shillong.
It is half time at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong and Indian Navy FT lead Shillong Lajong FC FC by 1-0.
Vijay Marandi scores for Indian Navy just before the first half.
Half an hour gone and still no team have broken the goal dreadlock.
It has been 15 minutes of gruesome back-and-forth action of football, but neither team came close to scoring.
The match gets underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
The match will kick off at 4:00 PM IST and shall be live streamed on Sony LIV App in India. The telecast of the same will be in Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels.
Shillong will witness an exciting Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinal clash as Shillong Lajong FC take on Indian Navy FT on August 16 at 4 PM at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, also known as the Polo Ground. The match is a mouth-watering clash between two exciting teams, battling for a place in the semi-finals. The crowd would be cruising through the stadium to witness this blockbuster match.
Shillong Lajong FC made it to the knockout stage after a strong group performance. They began their campaign with a thumping 6-0 win over Malaysian Armed Forces FC, followed by a 3-1 victory over Rangdajied United FC. A narrow 1-2 loss to NorthEast United FC didn’t stop them from qualifying as one of the best second-placed teams. Indian Navy FT topped their group with 7 points, showing solid and disciplined play throughout the group stage.
The match is expected to be a battle between Lajong’s quick, attacking football and the Navy’s well-organised defence. Playing at home could give Lajong an edge, but the Navy will be aiming to silence the local crowd and book a spot in the semifinals.
Fans can expect a tense and thrilling contest as both sides fight for a place in the last four of one of India’s oldest and most prestigious football tournaments.
