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Japhou YC crowned DC Chandel Trophy Super Division Football Tournament champions
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 04 2026:
Japhou YC fought back from two goals down to secure the title of the DC Chandel Trophy Super Division Football Tournament champions, defeating Chumbang FC 5-4 on penalties following a thrilling 2-2 draw in regulation time at the Chandel Sports Complex today.
In an edge-of-the-seat final, Chumbang FC squandered a comfortable two-goal advantage as Japhou YC mounted a spirited second-half comeback before ultimately outlasting them in the dramatic penalty shootout to seal the top honour of the 7-team tournament, which was organised by the District Sports Association (DSA), Chandel.
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Daimas opened the scoring in the 40th minute to give Chumbang FC a slender 1-0 lead heading into the first-half break.
The momentum stayed with Chumbang FC immediately after the restart when Malchong doubled their advantage in the 46th minute.
Refusing to back down, Motilal ignited the recovery path for Japhou YC by pulling a crucial goal back in the 63rd minute.
The relentless pressure paid off in the 75th minute when Alex struck the equalizer to level the scoreline.
With the teams deadlocked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time, the championship was decided via a penalty shootout.
Armstrong, Marconi, Lalthangchung, Motilal, and Franklyn all successfully converted their spot-kicks to seal the victory for Japhou YC.
For Chumbang FC, Daimas, Hibjur, Ahong, and Rulthou were on target in the shootout before Nawash missed his decisive chance, handing Japhou YC the coveted title trophy.
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