Shillong, Nov 11: Hail delayed the start, but it could not delay the drama at Polo Ground.
In the SSA Champions Cup 2026, Sei La Sap FCC and Mawkhar SC grabbed big wins on Wednesday to keep their semifinal dreams alive.
Sei La Sap, playing their first match, came from behind to beat Sohryngkham 4-2. Damanglangki Makdoh gave Sohryngkham a 2nd-minute lead, but Kennyson Khyriem equalised in the 49th minute. Freestar Kharbangar put Sei La Sap ahead in the 75th minute, Bankynshew Warjri made it 2-2 in the 79th, before Eddiesius Kharkongor (85′) and Melbertson Kharbangar (90+6′) sealed a thrilling win.
Under floodlights, Mawkhar bounced back from their opening loss to edge Sanmer SC 2-1. Vobisterfield Marngar scored a lucky back-heel goal in the 35th minute, Mackiven Shyrkon doubled the lead in the 69th, and Isharwer Mukhim pulled one back for Sanmer in the 71st. Sanmer pushed hard till the end but suffered their second straight defeat.
Next up on Saturday: Lajong vs Sei La Sap at 11 am, followed by Mawlai SC vs Mawpdang SC at 2:30 pm.
