Shillong Lajong at home against Gokulam Kerala: Hero I- league

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaFebruary 21, 2019

SHILLONG: Shillong Lajong FC will host Gokulam Kerala FC in their 9th home game of the I-League 2018/19 season on Friday at the JN Stadium Shillong at 5 PM.

Currently, at the bottom of the table, Shillong Lajong will host Gokulam Kerala FC who is just above Lajong with 13 points. Thus, Friday’s game is as crucial for Lajong as it is for Gokulam but as for the hosts, Shillong Lajong will make full use of the home advantage and grab the win. The Reds were on the losing end in their last game at home against Chennai City by a 2-4 margin.

Coach, Alison Kharsyntiew said, “The three days after the last game was all about recovery and to mentally prepare ourselves and do well on Friday. At the end of 90mins the best team wins and so hopefully the boys will put more efforts and concentration and get the three points. Its’ a do or die for us and we need to fight hard

Gokulam Kerala however, is coming from a 1-1 draw against Indian Arrows that was played on the 16th of February in Kozhikode. Out of the 16 matches, they’ve played, Gokulam has won twice, lost and drew seven games in the I-League 2018/19 season. They defeated Lajong by 3-1 in the first leg clash on 11th of November 2018.

Gokulam Kerala’s technical director Gift Raikhan said, “Gokulam has given me the charge, they believe in me and trust me and given responsibility with a big hope and I don’t want to give up on that hope. Expectations are very high from both the teams for the game. If we get the three points, we will gain more confidence.”

“Lajong played well in the last game and we hope both the teams will give their best. As a coach, I always prepare for a win and I am the one who will be responsible for everything here. It’s my job to bring up Gokulam”, he concluded.