Mawlai win 2-0 against Nangkiew Irat, Shillong Lajong FC to face Langsning FC in tomorrow match

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 15, 2022

In an exciting match between Mawlai Sports Club and Nangkiew Irat Sports Club, the former humbled the latter by 2-0 today in the opening match of Shillong Premier League at Third Ground in Polo, Shillong.

Manbha Iawphniaw (52′) and Damonlang Pathaw (58′) netted one goal for Mawlai in the second half of the match

The first half ended goalless, Mawlai took control of the contest early in the second 45 minutes.

They started with a shot off the mark by Nikelson Bina but in the 52nd minute Iawphniaw went to ground outside the box and still managed to pull off a terrific strike to go past Nangkiew Irat substitute goalkeeper Bobbyson Nongtdu, who replaced Guidle Syiemlieh at the start of the second half.

A few minutes later an unmarked Pathaw then headed in a cross to make it 2-0 for Mawlai.

The game petered out a little after that until right at the very end when Pynbha Suting and Samuel Lyngdoh Kynshi both fired in strong attempts but were blocked.

Although the match ended without Nangkiew Irat being able to draw blood, they looked dangerous in the first half, with the lanky Bris Taro denied before half an hour after Mawlai gave the ball away too cheaply.

Their best opportunity came in the 35th minute with a free-kick a few yards outside the box but Pynche Tyngkan’s strike was easily gathered by Mawlai goalie Neithovilie Chalieu.

Tomorrow match Shillong Lajong FC are set to face Langsning FC. Both teams have seen their fair share of churning in the ranks. This year Lajong led by Bobby Lyngdoh Nongbet have younger boys.

Bobby said he is confident of a good match against Langsning with a new set of boys who have done very well at the junior level for club and state.

Lajong players have already made a name for themselves, like Gladdy Kharbuli, Henry Ford Nongeng, Saveme Tariang and Sangti Janai Shianglong, who have represented Meghalaya or their club with distinction. A couple of very exciting youngsters in the form of Wadajied Kynsai Ryngkhlem and Tremiki Lamurong, who played for Meghalaya at the junior nationals in 2020, are also in the mix.

Langsning did not have a strong 2019 season, as they finished fourth out of seven teams. They were defensively weak but they have brought in a familiar and experienced face to correct this in the form of Dibinroy Nongspung. They have also signed playmaker Roikhihbha Nongtdu from Nangkiew Irat and attacking midfielder Batiphar Swer from Nongrim Hills. However, they will continue to rely on Kitboklang Pale and Kynsaibor Lhuid up front.

“The SPL is one of the biggest leagues in the state and we hope that our performance will be good tomorrow,” Langsning assistant coach Dapmon Tariang said.