Match Report
The table read 1st (Shillong Lajong, 11 pts) against 3rd (Rajasthan United, 17 pts), 6 points apart. Rajasthan United ranked just 20th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. Against a league average of 1.52 goals per team per game, Shillong Lajong ran at 2.4 scored and 0.6 conceded, Rajasthan United at 1.44 and 1.11.
Shillong Lajong had not lost in 5 games. Three consecutive defeats weighed on Rajasthan United. Recent form was uneven: 11/15 points for Shillong Lajong, 3/15 for Rajasthan United.
The match was played at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (capacity 30,000). On the scoreboard, Shillong Lajong led 2-1 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 4-2.
Goal scorers
Shillong Lajong: Gladdy Nelcen Kharbuli (39'), Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah (45'), Phrangki Buam (71'), Rudra Ved (79') · Rajasthan United: Alan Thapa (20'), Gerard Artigas (59')
Key stats
Possession: Shillong Lajong 57% · Rajasthan United 43% · Total shots: 8-5 · On target: 5-3 · Corners: 8-7