Kotlenphai, Mohring in final
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 28 2023:
Mohring and Kotlenphai emerged the victors in the semifinals to set up title clash of the 2nd Chumbang Cup 2023.Mohring booked their place in the final with a 2-0 win over New Wangparal on Tuesday at Chumbang village playground, Chandel.
After a barren first half, the game burst into life when Shingval made his effort count with a calm finish in the 59th minute to put Mohring in front.
Nine minutes later, Armstrong doubled their lead as Mohring fended off late challenges from their opponents and reached the final.
In the second semifinal, Kotlenphai outplayed Lambung 3-1 as Lunminlal starred in their win.
Lunminlal opened the scoring just three minutes into the game and Alex extended their lead in the 58th minute before Akbar reduced the deficit for Lambung in the 72nd minute.
Then Lunminlal restored Kotlenphai's two-goal cushion with a 73rd-minute strike to make sure that his side emerged 3-1 winners.