Shillong, Dec 21: There were some massive victories for teams across Groups A, C and D in the Meghalaya State League on Thursday, with the big news being that Malki suffered a heavy 5-0 defeat at the hands of Tynrongmawsaw in Mairang.
The Group C match saw goals scored by Silvestar Thongni (2nd minute), Jovian Lyngdoh Marshillong (16th), Wiles Lygkhoi (47th, 85th) and one own goal by a Malki player to put Tynrongmawsaw at the top of the group with six points.
In the earlier match Mawten and Pyndengrei played out a goalless draw.
Druma Sandruma’s match against Warima in Ampati was the most one-sided, however, with the former scoring a perfect 10 goals to Warima’s zero. This was Druma Sandruma’s third victory and they are on top of Group D with nine points. Ampati SC, meanwhile, picked up their first points with a 2-0 victory over Resu Conventus.
Finally, the action in Group A today saw Jalaphet Lumsachram defeat Umlatkhur 4-1 and Niaw Wasa eclipse Raliang 6-1 in Jowai.
Teams from all four groups will be in action tomorrow as the group stage edges towards a close. Group B’s match between Langsning and Rangdajied United is the one to watch as it will decide who qualifies for the semifinals. The latter need to win, while a draw for Langsning will put them through to the last-four on goal difference.
Tomorrow’s fixtures:
Group A (Jowai): Umlatkhur vs Niaw Wasa at 11:00am; Jalaphet Lumsachram vs Umkiang at 2:00pm
Group B (Bhoirymbong): Shilliang Umdoh vs Pyndem Umbri at 11:00am; Rangdajied United vs Langsning at 2:00pm
Group C (Mairang): Tynrongmawsaw vs Mawten at 11:00am; Malki vs Madan Bynther at 2:00pm
Group D (Ampati): Ampati vs A’tong Matgrik at 11:00am; Resu Conventus vs Druma Sandruma at 2:00pm
(Photo contributed by the Meghalaya Football Association)