Shillong, Nov 6: Chipakkore qualified for the quarterfinals of the Meghalaya State League by beating Pinggera Do·gisik 3-2 in the last Group A match in Tura this evening.
A must-win for Chipakkore, they finished the group stage unbeaten with 7 points, dropping Lumsohkhlur to second position with 6.
It is very complicated in Group B after Mawten defeated Riangdo Youth 3-1. Arnest Lyngdoh (3′) gave Mawten the early lead but Kordor Amora (62′) equalised in the second half in Mawkyrwat. It looked like heading for a draw but Arrowstar Wanniang (90’+1) and Wiseman Kharsyiemiong (90’+5) snatched 3 points for Mawten in stopppage time.
This means that Mawten, Khliehmawlieh and Sutnga all have 6 points each in this group. The tournament committee of the MSL will clarify the positions of the teams after a meeting tomorrow.
In Khliehriat, Rymbai Skhenshynriah defeated Mulait United 3-0 thanks to goals from Hesmiki Rymbai (39′, 58′) and Iaishah Bareh (52′) but this was not enough for them to take first place away from defending champions Rangdajied United; both sides have 7 points but RUFC have the better goal difference (+10 to +8). However, R Skhenshynriah will still progress to the quarterfinals as one of the two best second-placed teams.
Finally, in Group F, Pynursla United and Mawmluh were involved in an enjoyable 2-2 draw. Riborlang Dkhar (7′) and Seiborlang Khongmawloh (24′) gave Pynursla United a two-goal lead but Balajiedlang Lyngwa (37′, 82′) struck a brace to ensure that points were shared.
The last of the 36 group stage matches will take place tomorrow in Group C, with Seven United going up against Nangkiew Shaphrang Lumdiengngan in a battle for second place. Both sides have garnered 3 points from two games, with Lumdiengngan boasting of the better goal difference (0 to -2).
Today’s results:
Group A (Tura): Pinggera Do·gisik 2 – 3 Chipakkore
Group B (Mawkyrwat): Riango Youth 1 – 3 Mawten
Group C (Tyrsad): no match scheduled
Group D (Khliehriat): Mulait United 0 – 3 Rymbai Skhenshynriah
Group E (Wahiajer): group stage complete
Group F (Shillong): Pynursla United 2 – 2 Seng Samla Mawmluh
