FC Goa (FCG) edged out Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) in a thrilling seven-goal encounter, winning 4-3 to kick off their Durand Cup 2024 campaign. They topped Group F after a 2-1 victory over Nepal's Tribhuvan Army FC in their second game.
Wadjied Ryngkhlem's early goal secured Shillong Lajong all three points in their opening Durand Cup 2024 match. The Red Dragons marked their return to the stadium since 2018 with a win, as goals from defenders Ronney Willson and Kenstar Kharshong helped them defeat Rangdajied United FC in their second match.

FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong Live Stream and Telecast Details in India: Durand Cup 2024
The Durand Cup 2024, FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong, will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 17). The match will kick-off at 7:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream of FC Goa vs Shillong Lajong on SonyLIV.
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Leander D'Cunha, Devendra Murgaokar, Abawiha, and Vellington scored the goals that sealed FC Goa's win in their opener against Rangdajied United. Head coach Israil Gurung fielded a young squad, blending second-team players with experienced talents like Devendra Murgaokar and Akash Oraow.
The Gaurs clinched their second consecutive win with goals from Lalthangliana and Sitroy Carvalho, despite Tribhuvan Army's strong second-half response. Lalthangliana scored the tournament's fastest goal after a precise through ball from Devendra Murgaokar, confidently slotting it past Nepal's goalkeeper Bikesh Kuthu.
Shillong Lajong head coach Jose Hevia deployed a 4-3-3 formation, with Brazilian Marcos Rudwere Silva leading the attack against Tribhuvan Army. Despite an aggressive start from the Nepalese side, Shillong Lajong took the lead in the sixth minute and created more chances throughout the match.
For their second game against Rangdajied United, Jose Hevia made one change, starting goalkeeper Neithovilie Chalieu in place of Manas Dubey. Shillong Lajong took the lead midway through the first half and doubled their advantage early in the second half after starting strongly.