Shillong, Mar 5: Laitkor became deserving champions of the Shillong Sports Association’s Second Division after winning the final against Mylliem 2-0 today.
The match was played at Third Ground, Polo, here.
Euvasius Mawthoh found the opener in the 13th minute after a bit of a mistake in the back by Mylliem and Sondy Felix Kharkongor then put the game to bed with a 76th minute goal in what was a scintillating game. Kharkongor thus finished with seven goals and the golden boot.
Laitkor, meanwhile, finished undefeated throughout the tournament. They won three of their five Group B fixtures (the two others were drawn) and then came through in the semis and final.
Dignitaries on the occasion were Mawphlang MLA and SSA President Eugeneson Lyngdoh and Acting Syiem of Hima Mylliem Ainam Manik Syiem. The victors were awarded Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 went to the runners-up.
(TSR photo)