Shillong, Jul 13: Maw U-Tieng SC bagged a second victory in the ongoing Shillong Sports Association’s Women’s League 2023 here today, while Synroplang 77 secured their first points with a maiden victory.
In the first of the two Group B fixtures, Maw U-Tieng blanked Kharang SC 2-0 thanks to first half goals by Kynjailin Sohtun (6′) and Phibashida Lyngdoh (23′).
Though out of the running for a place in the semifinals, Maw U-Tieng are now head and shoulders above the rest of the group with 6 points and they are in third place in the standings.
Later, Synroplang overcame a run of three defeats to win 1-0 against Iasnohktilang Madanrting FC 1-0. The lone goal was scored by Aibanika Kharshiing (20′), who met a high ball forward and beat the goalkeeper.
Tomorrow will see the first set of final group stage matches take place and these will decide which teams take first position in the round robin stage.
Group A’s PFR Football Academy will take on Laitkor SC in the first match at 2:30PM; both sides have 12 points each with Laitkor leading on goal difference +35 to +28. This will be followed by Lumparing SC versus Mawlai SC in Group B at 4:15PM; here again both clubs have 12 points and Mawlai lead on goal difference +32 to +23.
(Shillong Sports Association photo. Synroplang in yellow vs Iasnohktilang in white)
