Shillong, Sept 18: Meghalaya made a commanding start to their Group C campaign in the Dr Talimeren Ao National Football Championship for Junior Girls (Tier 2) 2026-27, defeating Jammu and Kashmir 8-0 on Friday.
Peacefully Pohplet set the tone for Meghalaya with goals in the third and 21st minutes, while Nishalin Nongrum added another in the 34th minute as Meghalaya went into the break with a comfortable 3-0 lead.
Meghalaya continued their dominance after the interval, adding five more goals to complete a comprehensive victory.
Jenisha Rani extended the lead in the 49th minute before Nishalin scored her second of the match in the 66th. Deiphiwansara Lyngkhoi added another two minutes later, while Bansara Rynshiang completed the scoring with goals in the 83rd minute and second-half stoppage time.
The result gives Meghalaya a perfect start to their Group C campaign. They will next face Punjab on Sunday, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30am.
Meghalaya squad:
Dawansaphi Snaitang (GK) (Bakhamkor Mawlong 87′); Ripaia Phawa (Queenilia Kharnaior 87′); Paleimon L Lyngkhoi (Venecle Kharmusulman 72′); Daficare Lyngkhoi, Nishalin Nongrum, Bandabetshisha Nongrum, Peacefully Pohplet (Saphidabet Kharmalki 80′), Vanessa P Mawthoh, Saralang Lapang (Deiphiwansara Lyngkhoi HT), Jenisha Rani, Bansara Rynshiang.
