I-League: Lajong and Gokulam gear up for operation "salvage pride"

Out of reckoning, Shillong Lajong and Gokulam Kerala will look to salvage pride and finish as high as possible in the points table when they clash in an I-League fixture here Friday.

Both teams would be looking to get out of the relegation zone when they face under lights at the JLN Stadium here.

In their only encounter this season, Shillong suffered a 2-3 loss against Gokulam Kerala FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Calicut.

Kerala would have the odds to their favour and they would look to capitalise on this psychological advantage to walk away with all the three points again.

Shillong Lajong FC too would be eyeing a win to reduce the relegation pressure. The hosts are currently placed at the bottom of the Hero I-League Points table with 10 points from 17 games.

What adds to their concern is the defence line which has conceded 48 goals so far.

Gokulam Kerala FC are placed just above Shillong Lajong FC in the points table with a three-point cushion.

Kerala's performance has seen ...