Phrangki Buam and Kenstar Kharshong scored a goal each to help Shillong Lajong FC clinch their first victory in the Indian Football League 2025-26 against Real Kashmir FC. Seijoseph Haokip initially put Real Kashmir in the lead, but goals from Buam and Kharshong turned the game in favor of Shillong Lajong.
Shillong Lajong’s head coach, Birendra Thapa, made a strategic change in the starting lineup, while Real Kashmir’s Ishfaq Ahmed also adjusted his team’s defensive setup. The match saw both teams evenly matched in the midfield during the initial 20 minutes, with Shillong Lajong showcasing their short-passing style.
Real Kashmir capitalized on their physical presence to take the lead through Seijoseph Haokip, but Shillong Lajong responded strongly, with Buam equalizing just before halftime with a powerful strike. In the second half, Kenstar Kharshong’s goal secured the win for Shillong Lajong, despite Real Kashmir’s attempts to level the score.
