Hello and welcome to Sportz Point's another coverage of the Durand Cup 2024.
FC Goa and Shillong Lajong played a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 17). The Red Dragons qualified for the last eight, finishing at the top of Group F with 7 points from 3 games. They took the lead in the first half but soon lost it. FC Goa made a comeback but they were down to ten men with 10 minutes remaining on the clock. Shillong Lajong tried their best to find the winner but it didn't arrive.
On the other side, East Bengal qualified for the last eight as the second-best second-finished team on the group stage.
This was Abishek Goswami, bringing you all the updates from the web desk.
Follow us on Twitter for all the updates. Join our Telegram and WhatsApp channels to get all the news and scores.
-
Aug 17, 2024 21:01 ISTGood News for the East Bengal fans
East Bengal qualifies for the knockouts as the second-best second-finished team on the group stage.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:59 ISTFull Time | FC Goa 1-1 Shillong Lajong
The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the game. Shillong Lajong progresses to the knockout stages of the Durand Cup 2024 with the same points as second-placed FC Goa but with a better goal difference.
A rollercoaster of emotions. We fought hard, but bow out of the Durand Cup on goal difference.
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) August 17, 2024
Super proud of our Young Gaurs for staying undefeated in the group 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/3byBNDcZZf -
Aug 17, 2024 20:55 ISTBalkaran makes a crucial save | 90'
The outfield player-turned-gk comes up with a crucial save to keep the scoreline level. Shillong Lajong are doing everything to find the winner.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:45 ISTRed Card for Hrithik | 83'
FC Goa are one man down and they need a victory. Hrithik brought down SLFC's Marcos with a high-boot challenge.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:39 ISTChaotic game | 75'
It has been a chaotic evening for the midfielders of both sides. None of the players have succeeded in keeping possession and control of the game. It's end-to-end action at the moment.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:33 ISTIt's still 1-1 between Goa and Shillong
FC Goa are keeping the possession and trying to build their attack with composure while Shillong trying to break the Gaurs on the counter.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:28 ISTSubstitution for Goa | 65'
Prachit replaces Mervin.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:19 ISTSubstitutions | 55'
Damait is in for Wadajied for Shillong Lajong.
Akash is in for Davis for FC Goa.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:13 ISTFCG 1-1 SLFC | 50'
A slow start in the second half as well. Player are taking their time on the ball.
-
Aug 17, 2024 20:08 ISTThe second half begins
The second half is underway at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:58 ISTA poor first half from FC Goa
FC Goa had 62% ball possession but couldn't create enough opportunities. Shillong Lajong had only 38% ball possession but managed to get 8 shots in total with 4 of them on target. Shillong Lajong had the most impact in the game.
Scenes from the first half action between FC Goa and Shillong Lajong FC, at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong. ⚽🏟️#FCGSLFC #IndianOilDurandCup #PoweredByCoalIndia #DurandCup2024 #133rdEditionofDurandCup #ManyChampionsOneLegacy #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/qh9oARZgog
— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) August 17, 2024 -
Aug 17, 2024 19:51 ISTEnd of the first half | FCG 1-1 SLFC
The referee blows the full-time whistle and it's the end of the first half. The scores are level at the break.
Devendra’s crucial strike pulls us back on level terms at halftime. All to play for in the second half!#IndianOilDurandCup pic.twitter.com/tqj2MNNXGK
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) August 17, 2024 -
Aug 17, 2024 19:43 ISTFCG keeps on attacking | 40'
The Gaurs are trying to create opportunities to take the lead but the Shillong Lajong defenders are playing with their hearts out to keep the scoreline level.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:36 ISTFC Goa gets the equalizer | 33'
Devendra runs past 3 Shillong Lajong defenders and chips the ball into the left-top corner of the net. The Gaurs are right back into the game.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:33 ISTGoalll!!! for Shillong Lajong | 30'
The opening goal comes from a corner. The ball comes to the feet of Marcos who shoots it but it gets blocked. The rebound comes back to him and he finds the space and puts it at the back of the net this time. This was coming!
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:27 ISTLots of mistakes at the back from the Gaurs | 24'
Shillong haven't been able to break through the Goa defense but they might get that soon if the Gaurs continue to make those foolish mistakes.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:23 ISTWhat a chance!
Marcos' shot hit the top of the goalpost after Hrithik Tiwari, the Goa shot-stopper decided to come out of the goal line.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:12 ISTPossession for FC Goa | 10'
The Gaurs have taken control of the game.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:07 ISTSlow start | 5'
Players are taking their time to take control of the game. It's a slow start in Shillong.
-
Aug 17, 2024 19:00 ISTFC Goa vs Shillong Lajong Live
The first half is underway at Shillong.
One field, two teams, and a lot in stake.#FCGSLFC #IndianOilDurandCup #PoweredByCoalIndia #DurandCup2024 #133rdEditionofDurandCup #ManyChampionsOneLegacy #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/LTK7flctoL
— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) August 17, 2024 -
Aug 17, 2024 18:58 ISTThe game is all set to begin
Both teams are on the pitch and they are ready to begin the match.
All set for the clash. ⚽💪#FCGSLFC #IndianOilDurandCup #PoweredByCoalIndia #DurandCup2024 #133rdEditionofDurandCup #ManyChampionsOneLegacy #IndianFootball pic.twitter.com/j5f8XXlOXl
— Durand Cup (@thedurandcup) August 17, 2024 -
Aug 17, 2024 18:21 ISTStarting XIs
FC Goa
Here’s how our Young Gaurs line up for today’s big clash! 🦬 pic.twitter.com/6wztE4wD85
— FC Goa (@FCGoaOfficial) August 17, 2024Shillong Lajong
📋✅ Our starting XI!
— Shillong Lajong FC (@lajongfc) August 17, 2024
🆚 FC Goa#shillonglajong #lajong #meghalayatourism #meghalaya #sarongiakalajong #DurandCup2024 #IndianOilDurandCup #133rdEditionofDurandCup #ManyChampionsOneLegacy pic.twitter.com/yuQEzdy6SO -
Aug 17, 2024 18:04 ISTHead-to-Head stats
- Matches: 1
- FC Goa won: 1
- Shillong Lajong FC won: 0
- Draws: 0
-
Aug 17, 2024 18:02 ISTWhere to watch the match?
The FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong FC game will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream on SonyLIV.
-
Aug 17, 2024 18:01 ISTMatch Details
- Match: FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong FC - Durand Cup 2024 Group-stage
- Venue: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Shillong
- Kick-Off: 7 pm IST
Game day adrenaline is unmatched🏟️🤩
— Shillong Lajong FC (@lajongfc) August 17, 2024
Let’s seize the moment and make it unforgettable💪⚽
Let's go Lajong🔴👊#shillonglajong #lajong #meghalayatourism #meghalaya #sarongiakalajong #DurandCup2024 #IndianOilDurandCup #133rdEditionofDurandCup #ManyChampionsOneLegacy pic.twitter.com/8pt9sf7ZZA