Cheengkhu beat Ziontlang for Chandel 2nd Div Football Tournament title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 09 2023:
Shelminthang's first-half goal helped Cheengkhu YC beat Ziontlang SYC 1-0 to win the DC Chandel Trophy Second Division Football Tournament 2023 at Sports Complex, Chandel on Saturday.
The early minutes of the game witnessed back-and-forth exchanges, but Cheengkhu YC capitalised on a chance around the midway point of the first period and stole a march on their opponents, who came up short despite a valiant effort.
Cheengkhu were awarded a penalty kick in the 22nd minute, for which Shelminthang stepped up and calmly converted from the spot.
Cheengkhu then weathered a spirted challenge from Ziontlang to secure the victory and the DC Chandel trophy.
Ashok of Kotal Khunthak earned the top-scorer award, TS Kothelhring of Cheengkhu was adjudged as the best goalkeeper, and Chungam Chothe of Ziontlang claimed the best player accolade.