Shillong, July 27 -- Shillong Lajong FC began their Durand Cup campaign in commanding fashion, defeating Malaysia's Armed Forces Football Team (ATM FT) 6-0 in the opening match of Group E, here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

On Sunday, Everbrightson Sana and Phrangki Buam scored a brace each, while substitutes Treimiki Lamurong and Deibormame Tongper added a goal apiece, as the young Shillong side delivered a clinical and confident performance.

Shillong Lajong Head Coach Birendra Thapa opted for a youthful 4-3-3 formation, with Sheen Stevenson and Phrangki Buam leading the line alongside Everbrightson Sana in a false nine role. Malaysian Armed Forces FT, coached by Mohamad Khairil Hafiz Mohd. Zanggi started with a strong XI in the sam...