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Ful Time: Shillong Lajong FC 1 - Gokulam Kerala FC 0
The Reds open their account with a well-earned win owing to a composed attacking performance in the first home game. Alen Deory putting the home side late in the 77th minute. The young side dominated proceedings with possession and shots in favor of the Northeast side. Gokulam FC did reasonably well for a side making their debut in the league, but will hope their attack performs better in the future.
84' - About 10 minutes to go in the match as Shillong aim to hold on to the lead in the final stretch of the game as the coach organizes his defense to deal with the two Gokulam forwards Kamo and Mbele.
81' - Shillong again break through along the left wing as Samuela lays it up for Rakesh Pradhan who crosses it in but Shinu deals with it and keeps it away from Deory who was lurking around in the box.
77' - GOALL!!! Alan Deory has broken the deadlock as the crowd goes wild in celebration. A free-kick from the right comes in and Deory rises to head it but the effort hits the post and the rebound goes in after hitting the defender.
72' - The resulting free-kick provides a chance for Shillong as the delivery isn't initially dealt well by the away side and the keeper collects to keep the goal intact.
67' - Shillong Lajong FC have tried to make inroads along the left wing and put in balls with crosses but the delivery has not been up to the mark; whereas Gokulam have struggled to get passes going along and mostly looking to catch the home side on the counter.
60' - The hour mark of play has reached here in Shillong as the score still stands 0-0 with Shillong having looked better since the advent of the second half.
55' - The defender Emmanuel slid in with incredible pace and seems to have hurt himself in the process. The medical staff has stretchered him out of the pitch and he is being attended to currently.
55' - A good break from Shillong striker Deory is through on goal but Gokulam defender Chigozie slides in to make a last-ditch tackle but the ref has awarded the free-kick to Shillong. Harsh call.
48' - CHANCE!!! Mbele comes close to scoring after the Lajong keeper was caught in a precarious position. He should have scored this. Gokulam might just rue this missed opportunity.
Half Time: Shillong Lajong FC 0 Gokulam Kerala FC 0
An evenly contested half of action comes to an end with both sides going into the break on equal terms. There have been a couple of chances but the coaches will expect the attackers to be more decisive in the final third of the pitch. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live action of the second half action right here at Sportskeeda.
