Shillong Lajong gear up for epic showdown against table-topper Gokulam Kerala FC in I-League battle at home
By Our Reporter
Shillong, Nov 18: Shillong Lajong FC are poised for a thrilling encounter as they prepare to face off against the formidable Gokulam Kerala FC in their third consecutive home game of the season.
The high-stakes match is scheduled for today at 2 pm at the SSA Stadium, Shillong.
Following a recent draw against Sreenidi Deccan FC, Lajong now faces a formidable challenge against Gokulam Kerala, the former two-time I-League champions who have been showcasing an impressive performance this season.
Gokulam Kerala currently leads the table with 10 points from three wins and a draw in four matches.
In a pre-match press conference held today, Gokulam Kerala’s head coach, Domingo Oramas, expressed confidence in his team’s current form and emphasized their pursuit of securing all three points in the upcoming clash.
Oramas also acknowledged Lajong’s cohesive gameplay, anticipating a challenging match for his squad.
On the other hand, Lajong finds themselves in the 10th position on the points table after three consecutive draws, accumulating three points from three matches.
Head coach Bobby Nongbet, during the pre-match press conference, commended his team’s performance in the last game and looks forward to the upcoming tough battle against Gokulam Kerala.
He stressed the importance of his players maintaining focus from the first whistle.
Gokulam Kerala, led by Spanish head coach Domingo Aramas, has emerged as one of the favorites in this season’s I-League campaign. The upcoming match poses another significant test for Lajong after their spirited performance in the previous game.
Tickets for the clash are available at the SSA Stadium ticket counter, and football enthusiasts can catch the action live on Eurosport India.
For online viewers, the match will be streamed on the Indian Football YouTube channel and Fancode for OTT users.
Football fans can anticipate an intense showdown as Lajong seeks to disrupt Gokulam Kerala’s table-topping momentum.