Nangkiew Irat secured their first win of the Shillong Premier League 2026 season by defeating Laitkor 2-0 at the SSA Stadium on Tuesday. The team’s victory was fueled by two second-half goals from Ronaldkydon L Nonglait and Jefferson Pakyntein.
The match saw both teams make several changes to their starting lineups. Laitkor, who won their last match against Mylliem, made three changes, bringing in Samborwell Mynsong, Shaipharlin Nongsiej, and Kitdor Kharphuli. Nangkiew Irat, who drew against Nongkseh in their previous match, made four changes, with Sangti Janai Shianglong, Edyvenson Dhar, Dibinroy Nongspung, and Restom Khriam getting starts.
The first half saw both teams create attacking opportunities, but neither was able to capitalize on them. Nangkiew Irat’s Jefferson had a shot parried by Laitkor goalkeeper Deranius Wahlang in the 15th minute, while Kitdor fired two shots at the Nangkiew Irat goal in the 21st minute, both of which were blocked by defenders.
The second half saw Nangkiew Irat make some attacking substitutions, including bringing in Yhoto Lohe, who threaded a fine shot between two defenders just under an hour into the game. However, Deranius pulled off a great save to deny Yhoto. Ronaldkydon L Nonglait eventually broke the deadlock with a sublime left-footer from outside the box in the 67th minute.
Laitkor tried to get back on level terms but were unable to score in the second half. Nangkiew Irat doubled their lead in stoppage time when Jefferson scored his second goal of the season, expertly dealing with a lovely through ball by Wallamsuk Nongkhlaw.
In the next match, bottom side Mylliem will face Mawlai on Wednesday at 3:40pm. Mylliem has lost their first two games, while Mawlai has 4 points and has yet to concede a goal so far.
