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Shillong braces for local derby as Kerala Blasters and CISF lock horns in Kolkata

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The Meghalayan capital of Shillong is all set to witness the big local derby between Shillong Lajong FC and Rangdajied United FC as both sides clash in a Group F fixture of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup, in the city’s Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium on Saturday (Aug 10, 2024). That game will be followed by a key Group C encounter between the Kerala Blasters and CISF Protectors in Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK), where both teams will eye a win in their quest to top the group and make the knockouts.The Super Saturday double-headers kick-off at 4 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) in Shillong and 7 PM IST in Kolkata respectively.All 43 matches of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup will be broadcast LIVE on the Sony Sports Network (Sony Ten2 HD) as well as livestreamed on the SonyLiv OTT platform All to play for in the Shillong derby While Shillong Lajong opened with a fluent win against Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army in their opening game, Rangdajied were on the wrong end of a seven-goal thriller in their opener against FC Goa. Lajong therefore will be desperate for a win with their final game scheduled against FC Goa, while Rangdajied will be looking to pick up their first victory in order to stay alive in the tournament.Speaking before the match, Hardy Cliff, Captain of Shillong Lajong FC, said, “As our team prepares for the derby at the National level after a decade, the mood within the team is likely a mix of excitement and determination. The opportunity to play in a high-profile match on a larger stage makes the team feel proud and eager. The players and coaching staff understand the importance of this match and are focused on doing their best to make the most of the opportunity.”The match therefore has all the ingredients of a mouth-watering clash and given the traditional local rivalry in a football-crazy state, stands are expected to be packed.

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