Shillong, Aug. 8 -- Alaaeddine Ajaraie's double strike ensured defending champions NorthEast United FC overcome Shillong Lajong FC 2-1 in a thrilling NorthEast derby at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in Meghalaya today, sealing their place in the quarter-finals of the Durand Cup.
The Highlanders secured their second victory in Group E and have six points while Shillong Lajong have finished their group stage campaign also with six points from three matches.
A point from the last match for NorthEast United will ensure that they qualify for the quarterfinals as clear group winners.
Head Coaches Juan Pedro Benali and Birendra Thapa fielded their strongest line ups for the all-important encounter making six and five changes res...