WJDSA Tournament
From Our Correspondent
Jowai, Aug 25: The West Jaiñtia District Sports Association (WJDSA) continued its ongoing football tournament at Kiang Nangbah Stadium, Dongmihsngi, Jowai, on Monday with fixtures from both the 5th Adelbert Memorial Trophy (3rd Division) and the 8th Debo Shullai Memorial Trophy (2nd Division).
In the 3rd Division category, the opening clash between Pamanik and Pynthorlangteiñ ended goalless, with both sides failing to break the deadlock. The second fixture saw Mookyrdup edge past Pasyih Cultural 2-1. An own goal by Sambum Dkhar in the 20th minute handed Mookyrdup the lead, before Deivi Rymbai equalised for Pasyih in the 49th minute. However, Shiningstar Rymbai’s decisive strike in the 68th minute sealed the win for Mookyrdup.
The third 3rd Division match of the day, contested between Khliehshnong Ialong and Lumsliarsliar Mupliang, also ended in a 0-0 stalemate.
Meanwhile, in the 2nd Division, Umlangchor Mukhla claimed a 2-1 victory over Chilliangraij. Ovenson Symblai gave Umlangchor an early lead with a goal in the 3rd minute, before Sajemiki Shylla levelled the score for Chilliangraij in the 34th minute. Just two minutes later, Niawkor Sari restored the advantage for Umlangchor, a lead they held on to until the final whistle.
The tournament resumes on Tuesday, August 26, with three matches scheduled in the 3rd Division and one fixture in the 2nd Division.