Chumbang FC to face Kangkhu in final of Chandel 1st Div League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 14 2022:
Chumbang FC earned a smooth passage to the final of the Chandel 1st Division Football League 2022 with a 5-2 drubbing of Lambung YCC in their semifinal match played at Liwa Sarei Ground, Chandel on Friday.
Ahong played a pivotal role in his side's victory by racking up a hat-trick.
Chumbang FC started with a bang as Ahong converted a penalty kick after three minutes.
But Lambung YCC clawed their way back into the game with a 21st-minute equaliser from Phantungam.
Ahong regained his team's lead in the 35th minute and the Chumbang side made further inroads with a quick double courtesy of Taimanhoi (43) and Daimas (45) .
Then Ahong was in action again to complete his hat-trick in the 65th minute that rounded off Chumbang Fc's scoring.
Phowlpe found Lambung YCC's second goal in the 80th minute but it was too little, too late as Chumbang FC enjoyed a commanding victory on their way to the final.
Chumbang FC will now face Kankhu Athletic for the title on Saturday, October 15.Meanwhile, both Youth Sporting Club and Mantripantha YC prevailed on penalties in the Chandel 2nd Division Football League at Ziontlang Ground on Friday.
Youth Sporting Club recorded a 5-4 penalty triumph against Western Soldong FC after they remained deadlocked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time.
In the shootout, Shelhon, Stalon, Rengdamlong, Jasper and Clington converted to help their side seal the victory.
On the other hand, Mantripantha YC beat Penaching YDC 4-2 in their penalty shootout.
The game went into penalty kicks after a 2-2 stalemate.
Anglarsing, Leonard, Ningtungdam and Warthangam were the scorers for Mantripantha in their shootout win.