SHILLONG, Aug 5: Ryntih SC handed Mawkhar SC a 2-0 defeat in the 31st match of the Shillong Premier League 2021-22 with a goal being scored on either half at the MFA Turf, Polo Grounds, on Friday.
Dawanplielad Myrchiang (29’) and Mebankhraw Wahlang (80’) completed the rout for Ryntih. Ryntih had won the previous meeting between these two sides 3-1 on June 30.
Mawkhar crafted plenty of chances in either half but their finishing was lacking and they failed to convert, with Justerwell Tham having the bulk of these opportunities, with his 17th minute shot denied by the woodwork.
Defensive mistakes on their part opened up chances for Ryntih, who took advantage of a corner gifted to them when a Mawkhar defender miscued a header that he meant to go to his goalkeeper, Banshanskhem Kharsyntiew.
The corner kick was aimed at the near post but sailed past everybody until it got to Myrchiang at the far post who had the presence of mind to tuck it into the net.
The game then erupted early in the second half when Mawkhar’s appeal for a penalty in the box was waved away by the referee. On-field disagreements led to a red card for Garnoldstar Marbaniang. Two of his teammates also received yellows.
Ryntih failed to make use of their man advantage, that is until Wahlang rose above his marker to head in a corner with 10 minutes left on the clock.
On Saturday, Malki SC (4 points) face Langsning FC (14 points).
