Young Reds hesitate against experienced EB – The Shillong Times

SHILLONG: Shillong Lajong was defeated for the first time in the I-League Hero 2018/19 by Kolkata giant Quess East Bengal FC. visitors before Rakesh Pradhan received one for the national camp. A few minutes later, Bidyashagar Singh scored the third goal for the visitors and scored the final score from 1 to 3.
The Reds started the match with the same eleven in the match against Aizawl FC. The boys started the game with positive intent and dominated the game with a lot of ball possession and had the first chance of the game in the 5th minute of the match. Captain Samuel Lalmuanpuia is screamed to hit the free kick just before committing a free kick. Lajong then chained a few turns but failed to take advantage of the stopped plays. The first goal of the match was scored in the 12th minute when Jobby Justin of East Bengal took a free-kick from Lalrindika Ralte while everything was led by Lajong. Lajong continued to search for an equalizer, but failed to convert the chances created in advance. The young Samuel Kynshi and Phrangki tried their luck from a distance but did not manage to beat the opposing goalkeeper.
Despite many chances, Lajong failed to even the match as the visitors managed to use the Lajong's inexperienced defense fouls.