SHILLONG : Defending champions Langsning moved to the top of the Shillong Premier League 2026 table after securing a convincing 3-0 victory over Nangkiew Irat at the SSA Stadium on Wednesday.
All three goals came in the second half, with Samuel Phawa opening the scoring in the 65th minute before Syed Ahmed doubled Langsning’s advantage five minutes later. Mebanshngain Kurkalang then completed the scoring in the 79th minute.
The victory takes Langsning to 13 points from six matches, two points ahead of Mawlai and Shillong Lajong. Mawlai, however, have a game in hand.
Nangkiew Irat remain on seven points and have slipped to eighth position following the defeat.
The first half ended goalless, with Langsning and Nangkiew Irat both creating chances but failing to find the breakthrough.
Yhoto Lohe had a few attempts for Nangkiew Irat, but his efforts were either off target or lacked the power to seriously trouble Langsning goalkeeper Rajat Paul Lyngdoh.
Langsning also came close through Kyrmenskhem Mukhim, who struck the outside of the net. Richie Kharbani saw his attempt punched away by Nangkiew Irat goalkeeper Surjay Kumar Pariyar, while Mebanshngain Kurkalang sent a powerful volley bouncing over the crossbar.
Langsning returned from the break with greater attacking intent. Samuel Phawa was introduced at half-time and made an immediate impact, putting the defending champions ahead in the 65th minute after the Nangkiew Irat defence was caught off guard.
Five minutes later, Syed Ahmed headed home a cross to make it 2-0.
Mebanshngain then added Langsning’s third in the 79th minute after his earlier attempt had been blocked by Surjay.
Nangkiew Irat struggled to respond, although Wallamsuk Nongkhlaw managed two attempts. Neither effort, however, troubled the Langsning goal.
Langsning will now sit at the top of the SPL standings, while attention turns to Thursday’s match between Rangdajied United and Nongkseh, scheduled for 3pm.
Both teams currently have seven points. Nongkseh are ahead on goal difference with +5, while Rangdajied United have a goal difference of 0.
