Sunday , April 28 2024

Mizoram Premier League: Chhinga Veng FC to end league campaign as leaders!

High flying Chhinga Veng FC ensured they go into the semifinals as league leaders after a 1-0 victory against Bethlehem Vengthlang FC.

They gathered 30 points from 13 matches with a game to go, they cannot be bettered by any team. This result also send defending champions Chanmari FC who are in third position with 19 points to the semifinals.

A brilliant strike from Lalrammuanpuia was enough to ensure all three points for Chhinga Veng FC who now have recorded 9 victories in 13 league games.

Chhinga Veng FC were on top from early on but they could not find the net in the first 40 minutes. Lalrammuanpuia and Dawngtea threatened early on but count not muster up substantial efforts.

Bethlehem Vengthlang FC had a chance through K. Lalnunzama but he could not make the most of his opportunity.

Lalrammuanpuia struck in the 42nd minute after he picked up a loose ball outside the box and netted a brilliant effort from long range.

Bethlehem Vengthlang FC shook things up in the second half and were threatening to equalise. Lalrammawia had the best chance for BVT FC as his effort went narrowly wide.

Laldingngheta struck the bar late on for Chhinga Veng FC who were able to hold on to their lead till the final whistle.

Chhinga Veng FC’s midfield anchor Lalrinchhana was named man of the match.

Result

Bethlehem Vengthlang FC 0-1 Chhinga Veng FC
(Lalrammuanpuia 42′)

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