Wadjied Ryngkhlem's early goal secured a victory for Shillong Lajong in their opening Group F match of the 2024 Durand Cup at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, marking a triumphant return to the venue since 2018 for the Red Dragons.
In another Group F match, Rangdajied United FC (RUFC) faced a narrow 4-3 defeat against FC Goa (FCG) in a thrilling seven-goal encounter. Pajuh, Pynbha, and Apbor found the net for the newly included team in their Durand Cup 2024 debut.

Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United Live Stream and Telecast Details in India: Durand Cup 2024
The Durand Cup 2024, Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United, will be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Saturday (August 10). The match will kick-off at 4:00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time). Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United will be live telecast on Sony Ten 2 HD. Fans can also watch the Live stream of Shillong Lajong vs Rangdajied United on SonyLIV.
Preview
Shillong Lajong Head Coach Jose Hevia chose a 4-3-3 formation, with Brazilian forward Marcos Rudwere Silva leading the attack. Despite a strong start from the Nepal side, Shillong Lajong took the lead in the sixth minute and continued to create opportunities.
However, they lacked composure in front of goal, with Hardy Cliff Nongbri, Everbrighton Sana, and Marcos Rudwere Silva missing key chances. In the second half, Shillong maintained their attacking play but struggled to find a second goal due to poor finishing.
Rangdajied United FC’s Head Coach Aibanjop Shadap also went with a traditional 4-3-3 formation. Despite heavy rain making the pitch difficult, both teams were aggressive from the beginning. RUFC took the lead in the 19th minute when Pajuh capitalized on a defensive mistake to score a brilliant long-range goal.
Both teams fought hard, with RUFC effectively exploiting gaps with precise passing. Although FCG created several dangerous chances, RUFC's Aenam consistently challenged the Gaurs, who defended solidly.