Shillong, Dec 21: Indomitable Pohkseh SC finished the Shillong Sports Association’s Second Division 2023 as champions after defeating Mawtawar SC 1-0 in the final at First Ground, Polo, here today.
Pohkseh were unbeaten right the way through the competition, winning five of their group games (the other being a draw) before coming through the semifinal and now the final as well.
By dint of reaching the title match, both Pohkseh and Mawtawar had already secured promotion to next year’s First Division.
Today, Reinjoywell Wartde scored the only goal in the 32nd minute.
As champions, Pohkseh were awarded Rs 50,000 and Mawtawar took home Rs 25,000.
Dignitaries on the day included Adviser to the state government and former Sports & Youth Affairs Minister Banteidor Lyngdoh, Mawlai MLA Brightstarwell Marbaniang and Nongthymmai MLA Charles Pyngrope, among others.
(Photo contributed)