Shillong Lajong FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC in the I-League 2024-25 at EMS Corporation Stadium. Phrangki Buam (14′, 50′), Marcos Rudwere (85′), and Renan Paulino (90+5′) sealed the win, while Gokulam Thabiso Brown (9′, 54′) and Mashoor Shereef (88′) fought back. Lajong jumped to fifth place, extending Gokulam’s losing streak to four matches.
Ahead in the I-League 2024-25 season, Shillong Lajong FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Gokulam Kerala FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium on March 3, 2025. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw seven goals scored, with Renan Paulino netting the injury-time winner. This win propelled Shillong Lajong to fifth place, while Gokulam Kerala extended their losing streak to four matches.
Gokulam struck first in the 9th minute, with Thabiso Brown lobbing the ball over the goalkeeper. However, Phrangki Buam equalized for Shillong within five minutes, volleying in Treimiki Lamurong’s cross. Early in the second half, Buam scored again, but Gokulam responded with Brown’s second goal, leveling at 2-2.
In the 85th minute, Marcos Rudwere restored Shillong’s lead, only for Mashoor Shereef to equalize in the 88th minute. Just when a draw seemed inevitable, Paulino’s stunning free-kick in stoppage time secured the win for Shillong. With this result, Shillong Lajong continued their strong attacking form, contributing to over 20% of the league’s total goals this season. Meanwhile, Gokulam Kerala remains desperate to break their losing run and climb back in the standings.
