Shillong, Nov 21: Malki SC were a goal down but came back to win 7-1 against bottom side Umphyrnai SC at the start of the penultimate round of the Shillong Sports Association’s First Division 2024 at First Ground, Polo, here today.
Isharwell Mukhim (12′) put Umphyrnai ahead but Elisha Ryntathiang (22′) equalised 10 minutes later. Niklestone Ryntathiang (27′) then gave Malki the lead.
Malki scored five goals in the second half, with four of these coming in the span of just seven minutes, to effect a rout. These goals were scored by Fashioning Syngkli (62′, 65′), Damut Wahlang (63′, 81′) and Elisha (69′).
The win takes Malki back to first place, with promotion back to the Shillong Premier League almost within their grasp.
Tomorrow’s fixtures (all at First Ground):
Mawkhar SC vs Sohryngkham SC, 11AM
Lawsohtun SC vs Pohkseh SC, 2PM
Mawtawar SC vs Mylliem SC, 5PM
