Shillong, April 26 -- Shillong Lajong FC were held to a goalless draw by a resolute Dempo SC in their Indian Football League 2025-26 Championship Phase fixture at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Sunday.

The result keeps Shillong second in the table with 18 points, seven behind leaders Diamond Harbour FC, while Dempo remain sixth with 10 points.

Shillong named an unchanged starting XI from their last match, while Dempo made two changes, with Sebastian Gutierrez Atehortua and Vieri Colaco replacing Ariston Costa and Richmond Kwasi Owusu.

Shillong imposed themselves from the outset, applying immediate pressure on Dempo straight from kick-off. Inside the opening minute, a long ball into the box created an early opening as Phrangki Buam rose...