Shillong, Dec 12: Laitlyngkot SC jumped off the bottom of Group A and up to third place in the Shillong Sports Association’s Second Division 2023 at First Ground, Polo, today.
Meanwhile, in Group B, it was a clash between neighbours Smit and Umphrup, which the latter won 4-2.
In the afternoon kick-off, Laitlyngkot blanked Marbisu SC 2-0 with goals from Sebastian Nongrum (53′) and Tiplut Khongmuid (55′).
It was the last match of the season for both sides as neither still had a chance to qualify for the semifinals. This was also the first time that Marbisu failed to score in a game this season.
For Laitlyngkot, the win takes them from seventh to third in the standings but three of the clubs now below them still have a match to play.
Earlier, it was also Smit’s last fixture, though Umphrup have one to go.
Umphrup led throughout once they took the lead in the 26th minute via Freddy Kharbyngar. Nangseiboklang Lyngdoh Nongbri doubled the lead in the 34th but Smit pulled one back five minutes later through Kalbest Pathaw.
Nangseiboklang netted his second goal in the 65th minute only for Smit to score soon after once again, this time through Balajied Lyngwa (67′). However, Umphrup were not going to be denied victory and found a fourth goal thanks to Wallambor Kharumnuid (81′).
It’s been another difficult season for Smit, who were relegated from the First Division last year but at least they survived the drop this time.
Tomorrow’s fixture:
SSA Second Division – Nongkrem SC vs Mawtawar SC, Group A, 2:15PM, First Ground
