By Our Staff Reporter
SHILLONG:
Umphrup defeated Umphyrnai Nongdalum 2-0 in the 1st Shortimai Knockout Football Tournament, organised by Seng Samla Smit Pyllun & Smit Sports Club on Saturday.
The match started with high intensity with two teams matching each other for quite a bit in the first half, but a goal from Bankitbollang Nongrum in the 31st minute shifted the momentum towards Umphrup as they went to the break with a lead.
Nangseiboklang Lyngdoh Nongbri netted another goal for Umphrup after the break in the 55th minute took the game completely out of hand from Umphyrnai. The match ended with a scoreline of 2-0 in favour of Umphrup. Two games have been scheduled to be played next on March 2.
Umphyrnai SC will take on Smit United at 11:00 am and Laitkyrhong SC will face Nongkynrih at 2:00 pm.