Shillong Lajong 3-1 Rangdajied United Highlights, Durand Cup 2025: Lyngdoh, Gladdy Seal Dominant Win For Red Dragons

A warm welcome to everyone tuning in to the start of our live coverage of the Durand Cup fixture between Shillong Lajong and Rangdajied United FC. Today’s Shillong Derby starts at 7:00 PM IST, so stay tuned for pre-match updates and lineups as they are released.

The Durand Cup 2025 matches will be live-streamed on the SonyLIV website and app. The television broadcast will take place on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.

Shillong Lajong had an underwhelming campaign in the I-League last season, finishing eighth with just seven wins and seven draws. Interestingly, they were just seven points off the relegation zone.

Rangdajied United finished third in the Shillong Premier League, 17 points, behind leaders Shillong Lajong. Rangdajied suffered four back-to-back defeats at the hands of their Shillong-based rivals. The first of those defeats came in the Durand Cup last year, followed by two losses in the Shillong Premier League and the Meghalaya State League 2024 quarter-final.

Jamshedpur FC have defeated Indian Army FT in the Group C fixture, courtesy of a 52nd-minute goal from Sanan Mohammed.

One player to keep an eye for in tonight's fixture is 19-year-old forward Deibormame Tongper. The youngster made his senior debut in the last Durand Cup outing against Malaysian Armed Forces, and found the net in injury time. He is on the bench again today.

Shillong Lajong manager Birendra Thapa:

Rangdajied United manager Aiborlang Khongjee:

Referee Lalit Singh Rawat blows his whistle, and the Shillong Derby is underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium!

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (0')

A nervy start from both sides. Rangdajied’s goalkeeper almost gifted Lajong an early goal as he was under immense pressure from Everbrightson, but the goalie got away with it. The Shillong surface is slippery, with players struggling to keep their footing. Everbrightson Sana is caught offside after he started his run a bit too early, but bright start from the I-League side.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (4')

After a fast start by Shillong Lajong, Rangdajied have managed to settle the game down a bit, and have slightly more possession at the moment. No shots from either side, though.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (9')

A free-kick is floated into the box by Balamlynti and is met by Freddy, whose header is on target - the first shot on target of tonight's match. It's straight at the goalkeeper, though. Soon after, Danzel earns a yellow card for a late challenge.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (17')

No clear-cut chances yet, but RAFC are playing well, exploiting the high position of Shillong Lajong's full-backs to run down the flanks, with Manba particularly effective down the left side. Manba is almost played through, but a poor first-touch takes the ball away from him.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (24')

Everbrighton Sana shows brilliant pace to get behind his marker and have a shot on target, but Meshan was alert and rushed out of his goal to get the danger away.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (28')

The best chance of the game falls to Rangdajied, as a cross from Benny completely opens up the Lajong box and falls to Balamlynti. However, the full-back can't wrap his foot around it, and it bounces wide.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (29')

The game has been a quite cagey affair so far, and Figo Syndai tried to have a header on goal, but the ball hit the top of his head and went wide.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (38')

Everbrighton thought he put his side ahead, rolling the ball into the back of the net. However, the offside flag goes up, and replays show he was marginally off while the ball was squared back to him.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (41')

Everbrighton had another superb chance to put his side ahead. He completley turned Danzel with his football, and then had a shot on goal, but it was straight at the goalkeeper. The rebound comes to the forward again, but his second shot is again straight at the goalie. A respite for Rangdajied, but poor from Sana.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (43')

The fourth official indicates a minimum of two minutes to be added on.

SLFC 0-0 RAFC (45')

Everbrighton Sana gets his third goal in two games. A terrific cross from Lalremtluanga is met by Sana, who jumped high up into the air. The goalkeeper attempted to puch it away but ened up hitting the forward's head, and the ball finds the back of the net.

SLFC 1-0 RAFC (45+1')

An entertaining but sometimes cagey half comes to an end. Lajong get an injury-time goal to go to the break with a lead. Remember, in the last match as well, they had just a one-goal lead at half-time, and added five more in the second half.

SLFC 1-0 RAFC (HT)

Double change for Rangdajied as Pale and Latoo come on, replacing Mickypoul and Khongjee. Rudra Ved comes on for Shillong Lajong. The second half is underway. Can Lajong add more goals, or will Rangdajied get one back?

SLFC 1-0 RAFC (45')

The caginess of the first half has continued, with Everbrighton's shot six minutes into the half the only half-chance created at the moment. Very poor passing accuracy from both sides. The wet surface in Shillong is not helping either.

SLFC 1-0 RAFC (54')

And the scores are level!! A great free-kick from Balamlynti from the right is met by a towering header from Meban Kurkalang, and it flies towards the top of the goal, beating the goalkeeper.

SLFC 1-1 RAFC (58')

What a screamer from substitute Damait Lyngdoh to give Shillong Lajong the lead! After a blocked effort from Kharbuli, the ball eventually falls to Lyngdoh outside the box, and he let's out a shot from 20 yards out to find the top right corner.

SLFC 2-1 RAFC (66')

Rangdajied are struggling to win the ball in the middle of the park at the moment. The ball posession stat has moved in Lajong's favour, and the I-League side are winning the midfield battle.

SLFC 2-1 RAFC (76')

What a way to take a two-goal lead! A sublime free-kick from Gladdy Kharbuli from the left side of the box finds the back of the net, and Lajong are 3-1 up! Extremely difficult for Rangdajied to come back from this.

SLFC 3-1 RAFC (80')

With the regulation time of ninety minutes over, the fourth official indicates a minimum of six minutes to be added on.

SLFC 3-1 RAFC (90')

And it's all over as the referee blows the full-time whistle. Lajong seal their win in the Shillon Derby after two goals in the second half. They have two wins out of two in Durand Cup as well as a +6 goal difference, which will be crucial if they want to overtake NorthEast United in Group E.

SLFC 3-1 RAFC (FT)