Shillong (Meghalaya), May 16: Khliehmawlieh Youth Club started their campaign in the Meghalaya State League 2023 with a huge 7-1 victory in Group D against Atong Matgrik FC at the Chandmari Ground Tura today.
The other two results of the day saw Rangdajied United FC held to a 1-1 draw by Ladthadlaboh SC at the Kiang Nangbah Stadium in Group B’s Jowai, while Langsning FC came through against Umkseh SC 3-1 in Group A’s Shillong at the MFA Turf.
All seven of Khliehmawlieh’s goals were scored by different players, with Rodyson Dkhar (14′) giving them the lead and team mate Sharan Sing Nonglang (20′) adding a second a few minutes later. Atong Matgrik pulled a goal back in the 36th minute through Rakchuwell Marak and 2-1 in favour of Khliehmawlieh is how the first half ended.
It changed dramatically in the second session, however, as a flurry of goals were buried into the Atong Matgrik net, starting with Istarbon Marngar (69′), who was followed by Lenny Kravity Lyngdoh (71′), Dadap Marwein (73′), Kynjai Marthong (83′) and substitute Rishotbor Lyngdoh (90’+3).