I-League 2017-18: Shillong Lajong vs East Bengal, 5 Talking Points
East Bengal came into the match against Shillong Lajong, looking to steal a march over their title rivals. However, they could only manage a 2-2 draw in Shillong in the end, as their star striker Dudu Omagbemi struck a brace to keep them in the hunt.
This result further heats up the title race, as it gives Mohun Bagan a better probability of winning the match as well.
Samuel Lalmuanpuia shines for Shillong Lajong
The Shillong Lajong captain was the man to watch out for in the match, as he ran circles around the clueless East Bengal defenders. His link-up play with Tlang was a treat for every football fan.
Samuel was the difference between a defeat and a point for the Shillong side, as he provided the assist for the equaliser that was scored by Aibanbha Dohling, and then put his side in the lead in the second, via a well-taken penalty. He had even hit the bar on a couple of occasions, and forced East Bengal keeper CK Ubaid into making multiple saves.