MATCH STARTS AT 6:30 PM
By Our Reporter
Shillong, March 7: Shillong Lajong FC will look to register their first win of the season once they tackle Real Kashmir FC of their second match of the I-League on the SSA Stadium on Sunday night.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM, with the house aspect hoping to capitalise on the help of their followers as they purpose to construct momentum early within the marketing campaign.
Shillong Lajong, popularly referred to as the Reds, started their season with a 1–1 draw towards Rajasthan United FC of their opening fixture. While the consequence meant the factors had been shared, the crew produced an encouraging efficiency and shall be desirous to convert that optimistic show right into a victory once they return to motion on dwelling turf.
Head coach Birendra Thapa expressed confidence in his squad forward of the encounter, highlighting the crew’s preparations and the motivation throughout the group after the opening match.
According to Thapa, the gamers took a number of positives from their efficiency towards Rajasthan United and have skilled effectively all through the week in preparation for the upcoming conflict. He added that the squad stays centered and motivated, and taking part in in entrance of their dwelling supporters on the SSA Stadium supplies a further enhance for the crew.
Thapa emphasised that matches at dwelling carry particular significance for the membership, and the gamers shall be decided to ship a robust efficiency whereas aiming to safe all three factors.
Their opponents, Real Kashmir FC—also known as the Snow Leopards—additionally began their marketing campaign with a draw. The Kashmir-based aspect performed out a 2–2 stalemate towards Dempo SC in Goa, that means each groups enter Saturday’s fixture nonetheless trying to find their first win of the season.With either side seeking to open their account with a victory, the match guarantees to be a aggressive encounter. Real Kashmir have established themselves as a robust aspect within the league over current seasons and are anticipated to pose a tricky problem for the house crew.
However, Shillong Lajong shall be eager to take advantage of their dwelling benefit and the backing of their supporters as they try and safe an essential early-season win.The match can be anticipated to attract a wholesome turnout on the stadium, with tickets made obtainable at a number of areas throughout town, together with The Electronic Centre at Khyndailad (Police Bazaar), Café Shillong in Laitumkhrah, and the SSA Stadium ticket counter at Polo Ground.
As the brand new I-League season gathers momentum, each groups will view this fixture as a possibility to set the tone for the weeks forward. For Shillong Lajong, a victory in entrance of their dwelling followers may present the right spark for his or her marketing campaign, whereas Real Kashmir shall be equally decided to go away Shillong with most factors.
