Continuous heavy rain, that has lasted for more than 24 hours, will not dampen the spirits of tens of thousands of football-loving fans who will back the home side Shillong Lajong FC, as they prepare to face Kolkata giants and Durand Cup 2023 runners-up, East Bengal FC, in the Durand Cup 2024 quarterfinal match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday evening.