Shillong(Meghalaya), Jan 15: Reigning champions Mawlai SC maintained their grip on the top of the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024 standings with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nongthymmai SC at the SSA Stadium in Polo today.
Romarius Laban (31′) and Brolington Warlarpih (66’P) scored on either side of Rudolf Shadap’s 58th-minute goal for Nongthymmai, securing Mawlai’s eighth consecutive unbeaten game and taking their tally to 22 points.
Nongthymmai remains in the relegation zone with 7 points, tied with Langsning FC but with an inferior head-to-head record.
Romarius Laban shone in his first start of the season, overcoming a high bounce to score the opening goal with a precise shot at the near post.