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Shillong: Langsning secured a 3-1 win against Rangdajied United at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on August 22. This opening Round 3 match of the Shillong Premier League 2026 saw the defending champions recover from an early deficit. Franky Dkhar drew first blood for Rangdajied in the 25th minute with a precise low strike. It silenced the crowd. Mebanshngain Kurkalang answered for Langsning in stoppage time before the break, nodding home a set-piece to level the score.
Rangdajied started aggressive. Mebannangkiew Thabah fired over the bar in the seventh minute. Samuel L Kynshi later hammered a free-kick against the woodwork. A defensive mix-up nearly gifted Rangdajied a goal, but Mebanshngain scrambled to block Freelyson Tariang. Langsning shifted momentum after halftime. The 65th minute proved decisive. Allen L Nongbri whipped a corner toward the far post, finding Syed Ahmed who headed the ball into the net to take the lead.
Langsning refused to park the bus. Alex Manar set up substitute Rohan Manar for the final goal in the 88th minute. The win follows Langsning’s previous loss to Meghalaya Police and a win over Sawmer. Rangdajied remains winless in this campaign. They previously tied Meghalaya Police and lost to Sawmer. Regarding the league's trajectory, the report notes: "The SPL 2026 continues on Monday, with Meghalaya Police facing Sawmer at 3.40pm."
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