MPL champions Aizawl FC beat FC Venghnuai to widen gap at the top!

Aizawl FC increased their lead to seven points with a victory against FC Venghnuai on Tuesday, October 25.

A close battle against one of the chasing pack in FC Venghnuai saw Aizawl FC take the lead from a spot kick in the first half. FC Venghnuai’s Lalnunzira handled the ball inside his own box midway into the first half and conceded a penalty. Aizawl FC’s Lalchhawnkima duly dispatched the penalty.

FC Venghnuai tried hard to find an equaliser in the second half as they created several openings. But a resolute Aizawl FC backline prevented them from finding the cutting edge required in the final third.

The champions sealed victory late on when promising youngster Lalthankima struck in a beauty of a goal in the 90th minute.

Zote Honda Mizoram Premier League Season 9
Round 9, October 25, 2022

Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui – 15.00h

FC Venghnuai 0-2 Aizawl FC
(Lalchhawnkima 25′ pen, Lalthankima 90′)

Man of the match: Lalmuanawma (Aizawl FC)

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