SHILLONG: Nangkiew Irat SC kicked off their debut campaign in the 5th Meghalaya State League (MSL) in emphatic fashion, registering a massive 9-0 victory over Mulang SC Nongbah in a Group B clash at the MFA Ground.
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Nangkiew Irat dominated from the start, leading 3-0 at half time before adding six more goals in the second half. Mulang SC’s task became even tougher after Dawanlangki Susngi was sent off following a double yellow card.
The goals came from Sangti Janai Shianglong (12’, 56’), Banshanlang Nongdhar (21’, 85’), Brolington Warlarpih (26’), Dibinroy Nongspung (57’, 88’) and Restom Khriam (90’).
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Defending champions Mawlai SC secured a 3-1 victory over Amlarem SC in Group C. Amlarem had taken an early lead through Foulmi Khongiong (11’), but Mawlai responded strongly with goals from Fairming Suting (45’+3, 67’) and Damanbhalang Chyne (63’).
In Group G, Maram FC edged past A’chik SCO Rongjeng 3-2. Maram raced to a 3-0 lead before conceding twice late in the match.
2023 champions Rangdajied United FC had to come from behind to defeat Mawten SC 2-1 in Group H at Mawkyrwat. After trailing at half time, goals from Firstborn Roy Khongsti (69’) and Freelyson Tariang (81’) secured the win.
At the SSA Stadium in Shillong, Umkaber SCC staged a comeback to beat Mawshun SCC 3-2 in a thrilling Group A encounter.
Meanwhile, Shillong Lajong FC, champions of 2019, defeated Lumphyrnai Sohphoh FC 3-0 in Group E after a goalless first half, with goals coming from Samchaphrang Lato (51’), Riborlang L Lyngkhoi (57’) and Banlamkupar Rynjah (81’).
In Group D, Thangskai Tiger SC edged Ladthadlaboh SC 1-0 in Khliehriat, thanks to a 68th-minute strike by captain Phermedaki Syrti.