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Mizoram Premier League leaders Chhinga Veng FC extended their lead at the top of the table after a thrilling 3-2 victory against Dinthar FC to put one foot into the semifinals.
In a second half that bore a lot of drama, Dinthar FC almost pulled off an extraordinary comeback from two goals down but saw them reduced to 10 men late on.
Independence Day Cup and MFA Super Cup champions Chhinga Veng FC are yet to be defeated in all comeptitions this season. They showed the form that see them open up a 13 point lead after round 9 when they took the lead on the 10th minute. R. Malsawmtluanga producing a clinical finish.
Winger Laldampuia and R. Malsawmtluanga forced Dinthar FC keeper Mala Hauhnar to make saves before Lalrammuanpuia double their lead in the dying minutes of the first half.
They took their tally to three 7 minutes into the second half with Laldampuia finding the net, all but ensuring three points for his team.
But Dinthar FC showed belief and took advantage of a lapse in concentration from CVFC’s backline scoring two goals in four minutes through strikes from Lalbiakhlua and Samuel Laltlanthanga.
A late incident involving Chhinga Veng FC striker Malsawmfela and Dinthar FC midfielder Clarence Carter resulted in the sending off of the Dinthar FC midfielder after he lashed out at the CVFC striker.
Malsawmfela was also booked later on for his role in the incident while Chhinga Veng FC manager Sangzuala Hmar was forced off from the technical area after protesting against the decision.
Chhinga Veng FC maestro R. Malsawmtluanga was named man of the match.
Result
Dinthar FC 2-3 Chhinga Veng FC
(D: Lalbiakhlua 70′, Samuel Laltlanthanga 74′; C: R. Malsawmtluanga 10′, Lalrammuanpuia 45′, Laldampuia 52′)
