KDC thrash Phunchung to claim Phantu Cup
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, October 18 2015:
Kapaam Development Club (KDC) claimed Phantu Cup title defeating rival team Phunchung 4-0 at the final match of the tournament played at the Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, Japhou ground.
The match was watched by 3000 football fans on Saturday.
Organised by Lambung Youth and Cultural Club, 30 teams participated in the district level football tournament which kicked off from September 29 .
For Phungchung this is the second time it reached the final stage, the last one being in 2013, the birth year of the Phantu Cup.
For KDC, it was their first appearance.
Of the four goals, two goals were own goals netted by Phungchung players.
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Phunchung's defender Thanihring (12) scored an own goal in the 15th min while his team mate Shelngam (13) of Phunchung in the 15th minute of the second half of the match missed a target shot in the goal line area that went right inside the net.
KDC's goal were scored by Bedeenpar (14) and Beshillong (8) in the 23rd and 32nd minutes of the game respectively.
Before the final kick off, a closing ceremony was held during which SDO of Chandel Daryal Juli Anal attended the function as the Chief Guest.
AC to DC Chandel KL Hringkham, Lambung Chief St Ngamrung were among other dignitaries on dais.
A One-minute silent prayer and gun salute to the departed souls of the Phantu (Lambung) village players and speeches from the VIPs were some of the main highlights of the function.
Daryal Juli Anal gave away the prizes and awards during which KDC walked home with a cash prize of Rs 40000, a rolling trophy and a certificate.
Runner up team Phunchung walked away with a cash prize of Rs 20000 and certificates.
In the individual category, best goalkeeper award was bagged by Suraj of Phunchung; Top Scorer award was bagged by R Darshing of KDC and Best player award went to Thanihring.
Monsang Pantha bagged the best team award.