U-18 I-League: RWFC, Lajong lock horns today

SHILLONG: On a high after making a fine start to the tournament, Royal Wahingdoh FC will take on city rivals Shillong Lajong FC in the Zonal Round of the U-18 I-League at the JN Stadium in Shillong on Thursday. The match will start at 10 am.
The Royals were flawless in their opener against Sports Authority of India, Guwahati whom they beat 3-0. What set the Royals apart on the day was their coordination on the pitch which hardly gave the rivals a chance to make a comeback. Breakthrough early in each half also worked in favour of the hosts.
On the eve of the tie, RWFC gaffer Bobby Nongbet said he was confident about his side’s prospects in the second home game.
Prior to the start of the tourney the coach had asserted that the boys have been training together for months and were raring to go. Surely, the lads did not let him down in the opener. However, it is not expected to be an easy run against city rivals Lajong, who also made a winning start to the tourney with a victory over another side from Assam, Guwahati FC.
That Lajong did not have the best of outings despite a win in their opener gives RWFC a slight edge on Thursday, but nothing can be taken away from the Reds who are capable of making comebacks under any situation.
All in all a high-voltage affair is in the offing at the JN Stadium on Thursday morning.