Shillong, Nov 6: Chipakkore qualified for the quarterfinals of the Meghalaya State League by beating Pinggera Dogisik 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 on Thursday.
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 om Thursday 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).
Chipakkore’s hard-fought 3-2 victory over Pinggera Do•gisik secured their place in the quarterfinals of the Meghalaya State League, wrapping up an unbeaten group stage and bumping Lumsohkhlur to second in Group A.
Meanwhile, Group B remains tightly contested with Mawten, Khliehmawlieh, and Sutnga all tied on six points, leaving their fate to be decided by the MSL tournament committee in an upcoming meeting.
In Khliehriat, Rymbai Skhenshynriah’s 3-0 win over Mulait United earned them a spot in the quarterfinals as one of the best second-placed teams despite Rangdajied United’s top standing on goal difference. Group F also saw a thrilling 2-2 draw between Pynursla United and Mawmluh, showcasing the competitive spirit of the tournament. With one last group match remaining, the quarterfinal lineup will soon be set as Seven United and Nangkiew Shaphrang Lumdiengngan prepare for a decisive showdown in Group C on Thursday.
