Chandel 1st Division Football League begins
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, February 02 2021:
Kankhu Athletic and Chumbang FC posted victories in the opening day matches of the ADC Chandel Trophy 1st Division Football League 2020-21 being organised by District Sports Association Chandel.
8 teams clubbed into two groups will be vying for the top honours of the 1st Division football competition.
In the opening match of the tournament staged at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School playground, Kankhu Athletic secured a 3-1 victory against Paraolon YC.
The game started on a promising note with both sides looking forward to making a good start, however KL Morningson earned Kankhu Athletic a 1-0 lead till the break finding the breakthrough in the 27th minute.
HB Mission doubled the lead for Kankhu Athletic right after the break in the 46th minute before Lh Thangnahring further solidified the lead in the 53rd minute.
Paraolon YC managed to pull back a goal through D Wangtong in the 55th minute but failed to make further inroads as Kankhu Athletic held firm to carve out a 3-1 finish.
Meanwhile in the second match held at the same venue, Chumbang FC earned a 2-1 victory against Ziontlang FC thanks to Ahong double (10', 31') .
R Chungam (29') scored the lone goal for the losing side.