Published: October 29, 2026 at 8:28 am
Godavari Football Club continued their impressive campaign in Group C of the I-League 3 with a 3-1 victory over Assam’s Chhaygaon Football Club in their third match at the SSA Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday.
Godavari FC took the lead, but Chhaygaon FC fought back to level the score at 1–1 by half-time. Godavari FC responded strongly after the break, scoring twice more to seal their third consecutive victory.
Syed Suhail Pasha of Godavari FC was named Player of the Match
Sharon Stellus, Suhil Pasha and Lohe Hoto scored a goal each to secure the win. Syed Suhail Pasha was named Player of the Match.
The game began well with both teams testing each other in the initial phase. The teams went neck-and-neck for the first 20 minutes of the game as they looked to assert their dominance.
Sohail and Yhoto power Godavari FC to their second consecutive victory in I-League 3
Godavari Football Club finally broke the shackles in the 21st minute as Sharon Stellus found the back of the net to the delight of the bench. However, it was a short-lived one as Chhaygaon went on the offensive and found the equalizer just eight minutes later. Abinash Shagolsem made it 1-1 in the 29th minute and the teams settled down.
After the break, coach Shabbir Ali’s boys put in an inspired show. Godavari Football Club struck twice in the span of three minutes to settle the issue. Syed Suhail Pasha scored in the 52nd minute to restore the lead for Godavari and Yhoto Lohe sealed the issue in the 55th minute.
Godavari bagged full points from the game and are sitting pretty at the top of the table with nine points from three matches. Lakecity Football Club too have nine points, but they have played an extra game.
Syed Suhail Pasha and Yhoto Lohe top the scorers’ chart with five goals apiece. Hardy Cliff Nongbri of Nongkseh Sport & Cultural Club is in third position with four goals to his credit.
Godavari FC had earlier defeated Lakecity FC 5-3 and Kuppuraj FC 5-1. With 13 goals scored and just five conceded in three matches, Godavari FC have made an impressive start to their I-League 3 campaign.
