Shillong (Meghalaya), Jan 31 : In a nail-biting encounter, Sawmer SC overcame adversity to secure a crucial point in a 1-1 draw against Nangkiew Irat SC in the OC Blue Shillong Premier League 2024 at the SSA Stadium.
Wallamsuk Nongkhlaw’s 6th-minute penalty put Nangkiew Irat ahead, but Hilford Lyngkhei’s 69th-minute equalizer ensured Sawmer took home a vital point.
This hard-fought draw ended Sawmer’s five-match losing streak, while Nangkiew Irat’s fourth consecutive draw leaves them searching for a win.
Nangkiew Irat dominated the first half, with Ronaldkydon L Nonglait’s acrobatic kick hitting the woodwork in the 40th minute. Jefferson Pakyntein was also denied by goalkeeper Jeffrey G Jyrwa before halftime.
Sawmer’s equalizer came against the run of play, as Hilford’s innocuous header caught Nangkiew Irat goalie Surjay Kumar Pariyar off guard. Sawmer almost took the lead through Orest’s strong shot, but it wasn’t to be.
The draw keeps both teams in the hunt for the top spot, with Sawmer looking to build on this momentum and Nangkiew Irat seeking to break their winless streak.