Shillong, Sep 18: Meghalaya steamrolled Jammu and Kashmir 8-0 in their first match of Group C in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27.
Meghalaya led 3-0 at half time thanks to a brace by Peacefully Pohplet (3′, 21′) and one goal by Nishalin Nongrum (34′).
Things got even better in the second half with another five goals for Meghalaya, thanks to Jenisha Rani (49′), Nishalin (66′) again, Deiphiwansara Lyngkhoi (68′) and Bansara Rynshiang (83′, 90’+2).
Riding on this prefect start, Meghalaya will next play Punjab on Sunday at 8:30AM.
Meghalaya today:
Dawansaphi Snaitang (GK) (sub Bakhamkor Mawlong 87′), Ripaia Phawa (sub Queenilia Kharnaior 87′), Paleimon L Lyngkhoi (sub Venecle Kharmusulman 72′), Daficare Lyngkhoi, Nishalin Nongrum, Bandabetshisha Nongrum, Peacefully Pohplet (sub Saphidabet Kharmalki 80′), Vanessa P Mawthoh, Saralang Lapang (sub Deiphiwansara Lyngkhoi HT), Jenisha Rani, Bansara Rynshiang
(Meghalaya Football Association photo)
