Shillong, Oct 25: The first two quarterfinals of the East Jaintia Hills District Football Association’s First Division 2026 were held on Saturday in Khliehriat, with Khliehriat East YWSC and Rymbai Synrangshahkhain SC winning their respective matches on penalties.
In the first game, Khliehriat East were locked 2-2 with Rymbai Iawpynsing SC at the end of 90 minutes. In the quarterfinals when two teams are tied at the end of 90 minutes the game goes straight to penalties. Extra time will only be utilised in the semifinals and final, if necessary.
Roikhihbha Nongtdu (31’P, 62′) had Khliehriat East leading 2-0 before Emaroy Dkhar (71′) and Mebankyrkhu Dkhar (80′) restored parity for R Iawpynsing. Khliehriat East then took the tiebreaker 3-2. Roikhihbha (left) was named Player of the Match.
Later, it was goalless throughout for R Synrangshahkhain and Lumshnong YWSC, with the former then winning the shootout 4-3 to progress to the semis. Raplangki Lyngdoh of R Synrangshahkhain (right) was the Player of the Match.
(East Jaintia Hills District Football Association photos)
