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I-League: Shillong Lajong beat Mumbai FC 3-1

Dipanda Dicka brace and Chingelsana's strike helped Shillong Lajong beat Mumbai FC 3-1 in a crucial game week 5 encounter.

By Ians English

Shillong, Jan 28: Shillong Lajong romped to their second straight win, beating Mumbai FC 3-1 in a fifth round I-league football match here on Saturday, January 28.

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Lajong rode on a Dipanda Dicka brace to take the match away from the visitors in the first half itself, who slumped to their third straight defeat on the trot.

Lajong players celebrate (Image courtesy: I-League Twitter handle)


Dicka got the hosts lead in the 28th minute and followed it up with a second goal three minutes before half-time.

Karan Sawhney reduced the deficit for Mumbai in the 56th minute.

Chinglensana added Lajong's third in the 70th minute to seal the tie for the hosts.

The victory catapulted Lajong to the fifth spot, with six points feom five matches, while Mumbai are a spot behind having the same number of points but inferior goal difference.

IANS
Story first published: Thursday, August 3, 2017, 8:06 [IST]
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