Shillong, Oct 17: Khliehriat East YWSC and Wahiajer Narpuh SSC won their respective matches in the First Division and Super Division of the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association in Khliehriat today.
In the First Division, Khliehriat East pipped Ladrymbai B SC 2-1. Kyntulang Nongwa (28′, 36′) struck a first half brace for Khliehriat East before Ladrymbai B’s Amasjune Phawa (61′) reduced the deficit to keep his side in the hunt. However, Khliehriat East held on to what was left of their lead to win the game, which saw them qualify for the quarterfinals from Pool A alongside Musniang SC.
Later, Wahiajer Narpuh defeated defending champions Rymbai Shkenshynriah SC 4-1. Francio Sumer (8′), Ailan Donald Paslein (85′) and Meban Sumer (86′) scored for Wahiajer Narpuh, which also benefitted from a 55th minute own goal. Shkenshynriah’s only goal was by Matthew Bareh (61′).
Monday’s fixtures:
First Division: Pool B – Sutnga Mission SSCC vs Deinshalalu SC, 12PM
Super Division: Chiehruphi SYWSC vs Diengshynrum SC, 2:30PM
(East Jaintia Hills District Football Association photo)
