WVAASM 2025: Chandel Christian, Modi notch contrasting victories
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 16 2025:
Chandel Christian thumped Julbangching 5-0 as Modi edged past Maribung 3-2 in Thursday's football fixtures of the 57th Western Valley Area Annual Sports Meet 2025 at Khambathel playground in Chandel district.
Ts Shelminthang ran riot with a four goal salvo in Chandel Christian's 5-0 demolition of Julbangching.
Konitha set the stage with an early goal in the 23rd minute.
Then it was up to Shelminthang whose decisive strikes came in the 26th, 50th, 80th and 80+2nd minutes to propel his team to a resounding victory.
Modi capitalised on Kl Thoitha's two goals to narrowly defeat Maribung 3-2 .
Thoitha opened the scoring in the 5th minute, and after Kt Warkhuhring equalised for Maribung in the 17th minute, Thoitha secured his brace in the 34th minute to reclaim Modi's lead.
Ps Thangtha further extended their advantage with a goal in the 55th minute.
Although Kt Riverson narrowed the margin for Maribung with a goal in the 67th minute, they were unable to mount a successful comeback in the remaining minutes.