Shillong, Jul 8: Mawkasiang, Lapalang and Mawphlang all confirmed their spots in the second round of the Shillong Sports Association’s U-20 Fourth Division 2025 by winning their respective matches at the SSA Stadium at First Ground here today.
The last match of the day saw Mawphlang bulldoze Umsohsun 7-0, with a second hat-trick for Phasdonlang Hynniewta (12′, 34, 54′). He had scored four goals in the previous game against Laitlulong and is now the top scorer of the league with seven goals to his name. Dangeitlang Wanniang (22′, 72′) and Wilkystar Khongwar (39′, 41′) scored a brace each. Wilkystar happened to be the 100th different player to score a goal this season (not counting those who conceded own goals).
Mawkasiang conceded first but overturned the deficit to win 3-1 against Nongthymmai Raidnongkynrih in Group C. Hame-dao Nongtdu (26′, 74′) scored a brace and assisted in the other goal scored by Lamshai Jana (30′).
Lapalang then claimed second place in the same group, overtaking N Raidnongkynrih, by beating Summit Football Academy 2-0. Freddy Kharkrang (40’+1) and Sumanki Mannar (68′) were the scorers.
Hame (pictured centre) scored first via a free-kick that brushed past the outstretched glove of N. Raidnongkynrih’s Safferson Nongkhlaw. He then delivered a cross for Lamshai to tap in and his second goal after changing ends may have been intended as a cross but it clipped the woodwork and went into the net on its own. Earlier, Remingstar L Mawphlang (18′) put N Raidnongkynrih into the lead. Incidentally, all three players scored for the first time this season today.
N Raidnongkynrih’s No. 10 Shain Mujai was in the thick of the action throughout the game. Although he had several opportunities, Shain (who was the the top scorer before today with 5 goals) was unable to convert. An unmarked Senrak Jana probably had the best chance of all – he received a cross from Shain but sent his effort straight into the hands of Mawkasiang’s substitute goalkeeper Fanbius Marbaniang.
Tomorrow’s fixtures:
Iateilang Lamlyer vs Laitumkhrah, Group E, 1:30PM
Laitlulong vs Mawpdang, Group D, 4PM