Rangdajied Storm Into Semis After Dominant 3–0 Victory in SSA Super Cup Playoff

By - Admin 31 Oct, 2025 Comments (0) 2 Mins Read

Shillong, Oct 31: Rangdajied United FC stormed into the semifinals of the inaugural SSA Super Cup 2025 with a commanding 3–0 victory over Nangkiew Irat in the first playoff at the SSA Stadium, First Ground, Polo, this evening.

Rangdajied broke the deadlock in the 36th minute when Benny V Khriam slotted home after a well-placed assist from Pasborlang Khonglikong. The remaining goals came in the second half, with Dibormi Kassar converting two penalties in the 73rd and 85th minutes to seal a comfortable win.

Organised by the Shillong Sports Association, the SSA Super Cup brings an added layer of excitement for local football fans, featuring the Top 6 teams of the Shillong Premier League 2025 in a high-stakes knockout format. RUFC and Nangkiew Irat, who finished fourth and fifth in the league respectively, had drawn 1–1 in their SPL clash on 5 September.

With this victory, Rangdajied advance to face Langsning in the first semifinal on 7 November. As SPL champions and runners-up, Langsning and Shillong Lajong earned direct entry into the last four.

The opening half hour saw few chances as both sides adopted a cautious approach due to the importance of the fixture. However, Rangdajied gradually found their rhythm. A decisive moment came when Pasborlang headed a cross back into the box after Nangkiew Irat goalkeeper Akash Thapa failed to intercept. The ball fell perfectly for Benny, who tapped it into an open net.

The two second-half penalties were the result of errors under pressure. First, Kitdorlang L Nonglait brought down Pasborlang inside the box, and later, Dibinroy fouled Dibormi just minutes before full-time. Dibormi calmly converted both spot kicks, sending identical low shots to Thapa’s right.

For his standout performance across defence and midfield, Mebanshngain Kurkalang was named T7 Player of the Match, receiving a memento and a ₹5,000 cheque from SSA Working President Robert Dkhar.

The action continues tomorrow as SPL third-placed Mawlai take on sixth-placed Sawmer at 5 PM. The winner will face Shillong Lajong in the second semifinal.