Japhou YC vs Chumbang FC in Chandel Super Divn Football Tournament final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2026:
Japhou YC will square off against Chumbang FC in the final of the DC Chandel Trophy Super Division Football Tournament.
Japhou YC booked their spot in the final with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Damjol YC today in the first semi-final match.
Both teams locked horns intensely from the opening whistle to capitalize on their chances, but the breakthrough remained elusive in a scoreless first half.
Japhou YC finally found the opening goal in the 77th minute through Armstrong before Franklyne doubled the advantage in the 85th minute.
Damjol YC managed to halve the deficit via an 87th-minute strike from Rengdam, but Japhou YC held firm in the final minutes to march into the title clash.
Later in the second semi-final match, Chumbang FC outlasted Lambung YCC 3-1 to set up the final showdown with Japhou YC .
Chumbang FC enjoyed a dominant start, asserting control early to head into the break with a 2-0 lead courtesy of goals from Ahong (17') and Malchong (45+1') .
Ahong then converted a clinical penalty in the 52nd minute to extend the cushion to a commanding 3-0.Shelthahring pulled one back for Lambung YCC by converting a penalty of their own in the 55th minute, but it proved to be a mere consolation as the Chumbang FC defense stood resolute to deny any further alterations to the scoreline.




