Shillong, Mar 8: Shillong Lajong demonstrated some of that fighting spirit that they will need for the season ahead as they came from a goal down to beat Real Kashmir 2-1 in Round 2 of the Indian Football League 2025-26 at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here this evening.
Seijoseph Haokip tapped in Shedrack Charles’ cut-back in the 20th minute but Phrangki Buam (40′) levelled before half time. Kenstar Kharshong (pictured) then pushed the home side into the lead in the 57th minute and they held onto the advantage to the final whistle despite all that the visitors threw at them.
Lajong coach Birendra Thapa made just one change to his starting lineup, bringing in Abhay Gurung in place of Figo Syndai.
Lajong’s third home game in a row will be against Diamond Harbour on 14th March at 6:30pm. Diamond Harbour won today against Dempo SC 2-1.
