Rangdajied United FC secured their first win in the Shillong Premier League 2024 by beating Ryntih FC 3-0 at the SSA Stadium at First Ground, Polo, here this evening.
After an inconclusive first half where there were missed chances for both sides, Pasborlang Khonglikong (78’, 90’+3) and Manbhakupar Iawphniaw (88’) turned the game on its head and netted Rangdajied their first points of the season.
Ryntih have never beaten RUFC in the SPL and that unwelcome record continues for them. Since the 2019 SPL Rangdajied have won five times and drawn once, including today.
Both sides made several changes to their starting lineups from their respective previous matches and it took time for the players to get into a groove.
After earlier rattling the woodwork with a powerful shot, Pasborlang sent in a long-range attempt from out of the blue that Ryntih’s substitute goalkeeper Luckystar Lawai was able to get a hand to but could not stop from going into the net.
Manbhakupar’s shot took a heavy deflection and to beat Lucky in the 88th but there was no luck needed for Rangdajied’s third goal as a long ball into the box was tapped towards Pasborlang by a team mate and he executed a fine shot to make it 3-0 before the final whistle.
Tomorrow, bottom side Nongthymmai SC will take on Nongrim Hills SC at 5:30pm.
