Shillong, Aug. 16 -- Local favourites, Shillong Lajong FC reached the semi-finals of the 134th Durand Cup as they edged past Indian Navy Football Team 2-1 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here in Meghalaya today.



The Red Dragons came from behind to overcome Indian Navy FT with Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah scoring a goal each in the second half after Vijay Marandi gave the Indian Navy an early lead in the 38th minute.



This is the second time Shillong Lajong have reached the semi finals in the Durand Cup history.



Shillong Lajong started in a 4-3-3 formation with Head Coach Birendra Thapa opting for his trusted frontline of Phrangki Buam, Everbrightson Sana and Sheen Stevenson with Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Treim...