Shillong, Dec 23: Nongdawah SC held off the challenge of Nangbah Mulang SC for a 3-2 victory in the second semifinal of the 8th Invitation Knockout Football Tournament, organised by Wahiajer SC, today.
Iaidlang Syiemlieh (3′) struck first for Nongdawah early on before Auspicious Pamthied (21′) equalised. That was it for the first half of the 80-minute match but the second was where the action truly heated up.
Shano Tariang restored Nongdawah’s lead in the 52nd minute before Banshan Mynsong (65′) added a further cushion. However, Banshanlang Sutnga (80’+1) gave Nangbah Mulang hope of a comeback with a goal in stoppage time but Nongdawah held on to their lead until the final whistle a few minutes later.
Nongdawah’s Chanmitre Thma was named Player of the Match.
The final, where Nongdawah will face Jalapang SC, will be in the new year on 8th January at 1PM.
(Photo contributed)
