An eventful match up began with Ramhlun FC immediately on the front foot. Zosangliana took a free-kick and Lalthlamuana’s glancing header at the end of it went in, only to be ruled offside by the officials.
Dinthar FC also had their turn when Michael’s header had gone in but was ruled a foul. Video replays show that there was little wrong doing, much to the dismay of the Dinthar FC players.
Ramhlun North FC got their breakthrough on the 27th minute with Zosangliana converting Jerry’s fine delivery to give his side the lead.
Both teams had their chances on goal with Biaknia coming close for Dinthar FC, while Ramhlun North FC hit the bar courtesy of a Thlamuana strike.
Things went from bad to worse for Dinthar FC as Ruatpuia got a second booking 14 minutes from time, making a late comeback next to impossible for the former champions.
Goalscorer Zosangliana was deservedly took home Man of the Match award.
After Round 1 of MPL5, two newly promoted teams Chhinga Veng FC and Ramhlun North FC are at the top of the table with three points each, where as former champions Aizawl FC and Chanmari FC are yet to play their Round 1 match because of Aizawl FC’s participation at the 128th Durand Cup.