Dempo beats Shillong, Pailan holds Mumbai

Playing at the JRD Tata Sports complex, Dempo, who drew 1-1 against the AIFF developmental side Pailan Arrows, Kolkata in the opener, had made all out effort in a slippery ground caused due to continuous rains to register a win against the spirited north-east side, which put up good fight against the strong contender.

Both the sides mostly relied on long passes in the match played amidst heavy rains as the short passes did not work due to sloggy ground condition even though either side made couple of moves in the first half.

Dempo surged ahead in the 44th minute through a brilliant free kick awarded to the Goan club following a foul just on top of the penalty box off forward Clifford Miranda.

After trailing 0-1, Shillong Lajong FC regrouped to bounce back into the match but the Dempo Defenders successfully prevented them on each occasion.

Shillong Lajong's two players Wailadmi Passah and Lalramluaha were cautioned for reckless tackle.

With this match, Demo secured 4 points from two outings while Shillong Lajong has three points from one win, one loss in as many matches. (MORE)