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Meghalaya Police Upset Defending Champions Langsning 2-1 in Shillong Premier League
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🗓 19 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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In a surprise result, Meghalaya Police defeated defending champions Langsning 2-1 in their Shillong Premier League clash.
Meghalaya Police pulled off a stunning victory over the reigning champions Langsning in a Shillong Premier League encounter, edging the match 2-1. The win marks a rare upset in the regional competition, where Langsning had entered as the team to beat.
The Police side found the net twice, while Langsning managed a single reply, securing the three points for the underdogs. Both teams displayed attacking intent, but the disciplined defensive work of the Police squad limited the champions to just one goal.
The result reshapes the early league table, giving Meghalaya Police a valuable boost and putting pressure on Langsning to regroup ahead of their next fixtures. League officials praised the competitive spirit shown by both sides, noting the growing quality of football in Meghalaya.
The Police side found the net twice, while Langsning managed a single reply, securing the three points for the underdogs. Both teams displayed attacking intent, but the disciplined defensive work of the Police squad limited the champions to just one goal.
The result reshapes the early league table, giving Meghalaya Police a valuable boost and putting pressure on Langsning to regroup ahead of their next fixtures. League officials praised the competitive spirit shown by both sides, noting the growing quality of football in Meghalaya.