Shillong Lajong remains undefeated, winning against the Churchill brothers

Match Summary

Shillong Lajong FC secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Churchill Brothers SC in their I-League 2023-24 encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. The home team dominated the proceedings from the outset and were rewarded with two goals in the first half, setting the stage for their triumph.

First Half

Shillong Lajong FC asserted their dominance from the opening whistle, dictating the tempo of the game and creating several early chances. Their attacking prowess was rewarded in the 15th minute when Samuel Lalmuanpuia found the back of the net with a well-placed strike from inside the box. The home team continued to press forward, and their persistence paid off once again in the 32nd minute when Donboklang Lyngwailing converted a penalty to double their lead.

Second Half

Churchill Brothers SC attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, but their efforts were thwarted by a resolute Shillong Lajong FC defense. The home team remained composed and controlled the game, preventing their opponents from creating any clear-cut scoring opportunities.

Full Time

The final whistle blew, signaling Shillong Lajong FC’s comprehensive 2-0 victory over Churchill Brothers SC. The home team’s impressive performance earned them all three points and moved them up the I-League table.

Match Details

Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong, India

Date: December 6, 2023

Time: 08:30 IST

Attendance: 10,234

Man of the Match: Samuel Lalmuanpuia (Shillong Lajong FC)

Key Statistics

• Possession: Shillong Lajong FC (62%), Churchill Brothers SC (38%)
• Shots on Target: Shillong Lajong FC (5), Churchill Brothers SC (2)
• Corner Kicks: Shillong Lajong FC (7), Churchill Brothers SC (3)
• Fouls: Shillong Lajong FC (12), Churchill Brothers SC (14)

Yellow Cards

• None

Red Cards

• None