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Langsning FC's bold Durand Cup debut as 'Men in Pink'

Langsning FC's bold Durand Cup debut as 'Men in Pink'
Durand Cup: Langsning FC make bold debut as ‘Men in Pink’ emerge as Group E contenders · thehansindia.com

Langsning FC is a football club from Shillong in India playing in the Durand Cup for the very first time.

The Durand Cup is Asia's oldest football tournament.

In their first game, they beat Mumbay FC 5-0, with Syed Ahmed scoring twice.

In their second game, they came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with local rivals Nongkseh SS&CC.

One player, Mebanshngain Kurkalang, dedicated his goal to his mother and to someone he called 'the love of my life, Veronica.'

The team is very young, with an average age of about 24 and some players under 20.

After two games, Langsning have four points and have not lost a match.

Next, they face Shillong Lajong FC with a place in the quarter-finals within reach.

Key facts

Tournament
Durand Cup
Group
E
Club nickname
'Men in Pink'
Record after two matches
1 win, 1 draw (unbeaten), 4 points
Goals scored
7
Head coach
Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh
Average squad age
Around 24
Next match
vs Shillong Lajong FC

Quotes

Khlain Pyrkhat Syiemlieh

Head coach of Langsning FC

“"It feels amazing. First of all, I thank God Almighty for giving me this opportunity. This is my first Durand Cup and Alhamdulillah, I scored two goals."”
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“"I told my mother that I would score today, and I did it for her… and for the love of my life, Veronica."”
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