Shillong (Meghalaya), Oct 18: Nangkiew Irat’s gritty 0-0 draw with Shillong Lajong has set up a thrilling finale to the Shill and potentially decided the league title. Nangkiew Irat’s goalkeeper Akash Thapa was the hero of the match, making several spectacular saves to keep Lajong at bay.
Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities, Lajong were unable to breach Nangkiew Irat’s defense. The visitors played with 10 men for most of the second half after Khangmiki Pale was sent off for a double booking but still managed to hold on for the draw.
The result means that Langsning are currently leading the table with 20 points, but Mawlai still have a chance to win the title if they beat Rangdajied United in their season-ender on Monday. Meanwhile, Sawmer secured their SPL status with a 3-1 win over Malki, condemning the latter to relegation.
The title decider between Mawlai and Rangdajied United promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement. Will Mawlai clinch their third SPL title, or will Langsning lift the trophy for a third time? The suspense will continue until Monday.
