Chumbang FC beat Hrahringkhu; Anbilish, Kapaaam draw 2-2 in Chandel Super Div League
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 18 2023:
Chumbang FC claimed a 6-4 win over Hnahringkhu YC while Anbilish Trust FC and Kapaam DC played out a 2-2 draw in the ADC Chandel Trophy Super Division League on Saturday at Liwa Sarei, Chandel.
Ahong Khiang emerged as the hero in Chum-bang FC's triumph against Hnahringkhu.
The Chumbang striker scored four goals to help his side fight back from three goals down and collect all three points.
Hnahringkhu took the lead after seven minutes through Alover as they made further inroads with strikes from Wariongam (9) and Ts Warkham (24) .
But in a cruel turn of events, Chumbang crawled their way back into the game when Angthot reduced the deficit in the 31st minute before Ahung Khiang (40+2, 54) scored twice to make it all square.
Hnahringkhu regained their lead in the 80th minute with Ts Warkham on target again.
Then again, Ahung Khiang rose to the occasion for Chumbang with another double (80+1, 80+5) in the space of four minutes in the stoppage time and turrled the tide in his team's favour.
Later in the day, Anbilish Trust and Kapaam DC ended their match in a 2-2 draw.
Anbilish stole a march on their opponents when Mongampha made his strike count in the 27th minute and their lead further extended after Kapaam conceded an own goal in the 37th minute.
However, Kapaam reorganised and their efforts in the ensuing minutes of contest yielded two goals through Jordon (40+1) and Lian (58), earning them the eventual 2-2 result.