Shillong, April 26: The Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 match between Shillong Lajong FC and Dempo SC ended in a goalless draw on Sunday. The game took place at the SSA Stadium in Shillong, where the home team dominated throughout but failed to convert their chances into goals.
Following this draw, Shillong Lajong remains in second place in the standings with 18 points, trailing the leaders, Diamond Harbour FC, by seven points. Meanwhile, Dempo SC sits in sixth place with 10 points. From the outset, Shillong displayed an aggressive approach, creating an opportunity to score in the very first minute, but Dempo’s defenders managed to avert the danger.
Shillong maintained consistent pressure, utilizing quick passing to create several chances. The players attacked from both flanks and controlled the ball effectively. In the 8th minute, Lamlalian took a powerful shot, but Dempo’s goalkeeper, Obin Kauako, made a spectacular save. Initially, Dempo appeared to be under pressure, but they gradually balanced the game and showcased solid defensive skills. Their defenders played a crucial role in thwarting every Shillong attack.
In the first half, Shillong had multiple promising opportunities. In the 34th minute, they had a golden chance to score, but Dempo’s defender, Jose Luis Moreno, executed a brilliant slide tackle to keep the ball out. Just before halftime, in the 43rd minute, Shillong came close again, but the ball hit the post and went out.
The second half saw Shillong continue their offensive efforts. They attempted to score in the 47th and 81st minutes, but Dempo’s defense held strong. Dempo also had a few chances to score but failed to capitalize on them.
In the dying moments of the match, Shillong was very close to scoring, but once again, the ball struck the goalpost and bounced out. This proved to be a significant setback for them. Throughout the match, Shillong took around 20 shots, five of which were on target, yet they could not find the back of the net. On the other hand, Dempo created fewer chances but secured the draw thanks to their impressive defense.
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