Played
January 13, 2013 2:00 PM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium — Shillong, Meghalaya
Referee:‬ P. Dhar‎
 

Shillong Lajong FC - Dempo SC Preview: Desmond Bulpin's side return home to face the Goan giants

Armando Colaco's men have some catching up to do in the top five as they face a Lajong hurdle in Shillong...

By Anselm Noronha

More On :  Dempo SC, Shillong Lajong FC, Shillong Lajong FC vs Dempo SC
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  PROBABLE LINEUPS
SHILLONG LAJONG FC

Ralte;
Lallawmzuala, Passah, Son, Mawia;
Chitrasen, Hmar, Lyngdoh, Jibon;
Sukore, Gbeneme
DEMPO SC

Roychoudhury;
Naik, Rowilson, Gawli, Selwyn;
Anthony, Franco, Climax, Miranda;
Koko, Abranches
  PREVIEW

Shillong Lajong FC have just returned from their trip to Goa where faced a huge loss (6-0) against league leaders Churchill Brothers SC, but managed to bring home a point after frustrating Sporting Clube de Goa to a goalless draw.

Desmond Bulpin's side however have been very shady in front of goal as the Reds have scored the minimum number of goals (12) among the 13 teams. Lajong will be hoping for Ebi Sukore's inclusion to pep up Friday Gbeneme's form.

Can Sukore fill in the void for Lajong?

Dempo SC have meanwhile had a few extra days of rest and preparation against the North-eastern outfit in the cold-weathered conditions of Shillong, as their Round 15 match against Mohun Bagan was cancelled due to the Mariners' ban.

Armando Colaco will be looking for some resolve from his side in their run at the top of the table, especially after their defeat to Prayag United SC in their last match. Dempo will also be looking to close the five point gap between Churchill Brothers and themselves.

  TEAM NEWS

Shillong Lajong FC: Sushil Singh will miss the match as the striker picked his fourth yellow card against Sporting Goa in their last match, but the good news for Desmond Bulpin will be the return of Ebi Sukore to the squad.

Dempo SC: Debabrata Roy got a double booking in the Goan's last match against Prayag United, while fellow-defender Cresson Antao is ruled out injured. Ryuji Sueoka is a doubtful starter although the Japanese has resumed training.

  DID YOU KNOW?
  • Shillong Lajong FC have scored the minimum number of goals (12) among the 13 teams.
  • Dempo were unbeaten in the I-League until their round 6 match against ONGC FC, in which the latter beat the former champions by a margin of 3-1.
  • Dempo SC enter the match with a head-to-head advantage, registering wins in their last five matches against Lajong FC.

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Last Five Matches
Shillong Lajong FC
12-May-2013East Bengal F.C. 0 - Shillong Lajong FC 1IND1
19-Apr-2013Prayag United S.C. 2 - Shillong Lajong FC 0IND1
14-Apr-2013Shillong Lajong FC 2 - Mumbai FC 0IND1
07-Apr-2013Shillong Lajong FC 1 - ONGC F.C. 1IND1
28-Mar-2013Mohun Bagan A.C. 2 - Shillong Lajong FC 2IND1
Dempo SC
12-May-2013Dempo SC 2 - Salgaocar F.C. 1IND1
04-May-2013Dempo SC 2 - East Bengal F.C. 2IND1
17-Apr-2013Churchill Brothers SC 2 - Dempo SC 2IND1
06-Apr-2013Dempo SC 0 - Pailan Arrows F.C. 2IND1
31-Mar-2013Mohun Bagan A.C. 2 - Dempo SC 1IND1
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Team News
Available Squads
21Lalthuammawia RalteGoalkeeper
3Wailadmi PassahDefender
12C LallawmzualaDefender
17Khangembam Jibon SinghMidfielder
18Eugeneson LyngdohMidfielder
20Minchol SonDefender
23Lalchhuan MawiaDefender
7Lalramluaha HmarMidfielder
9Chitrasen SinghMidfielder
14Ebi SukoreMidfielder
22Friday GbenemeStriker
1Basant SinghGoalkeeper
25Subhash SinghDefender
28Samuel ShadapDefender
6Renedy SinghMidfielder
13Boithang HaokipMidfielder
26Jacob LalrawngbawlaMidfielder
4TH.Bipin SinghMidfielder
1Subhasish RoychowdhuryGoalkeeper
4Creson AntaoDefender
16Samir NaikDefender
25Rowilson RodriguesDefender
28Mahesh GawliDefender
7Godwin FrancoMidfielder
8Climax LawrenceMidfielder
14Anthony PereiraMidfielder
15Clifford MirandaMidfielder
17Joaquim Abranches Striker
11Koko SakiboStriker
33Laxmikant KattimaniGoalkeeper
3Selwyn FernandesDefender
18Valeriano RebelloDefender
19Romeo FernandesMidfielder
22Nicolau BorgesMidfielder
27Joy FerraoStriker
29Clifton GonsalvesStriker
Results
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Top Scorers
Player   Goals Penalties
Ranti Martins Ranti Martins
Striker
Prayag United 		27 3
Odafa Onyeka Okolie Odafa Onyeka Okolie
Striker
Mohun Bagan 		20 3
Edeh Chidi Edeh Chidi
Striker
East Bengal 		18 3
James Moga James Moga
Striker
Pune 		16 0
H. Antchouet H. Antchouet
Striker
Churchill 		14 1