Mizoram Premier League:Ten Men Aizawl FC goes down to Chanmari FC

A team of quality players face off on a Thursday evening when Chanmari FC defeated Aizawl FC by 2-1. H. Vanlalthlanga's team had won all their matches in the Phase 2 and their total of 32 points is a new record for the highest point in a season. Chanmari FC will play the final as a Mahindra 2 Wheelers Mizoram Premier League leader and their opponent could be confirmed as soon as tonight. 

Aizawl FC started the match well but suffered from losing their keeper MS Dawngliana who was sent off at 17 minutes. Chanmari FC took the lead through H. Lalmuankima at 25 minutes and it was equalized in the second half by Aizawl FC's B. Zoramthara but MPL Season 1 Top Scorer Chanmari FC's MS Dawngliana's goal at the hour mark proved to be the winner as he was the man of the match. In the injury time Chanmari FC keeper Lalawmpuia saved a penalty giving his team the maximum points. 

The two teams have quality players and as expected, the quality of the game was good and the match was exciting right from the start. Aizawl FC Rohmingthanga dribbled his way into the dangerous zone and he was brought down by Chanmari FC defender Lalrosanga who was only given a yellow card. Aizawl FC David Lalrinmuana's freekick almost found the back of the net. Aizawl FC controlled the game but Chanmari FC were dangerous on the counter attack and Rochhingpuia's brilliant ball almost found winger Lalruatfela but Aizawl FC keeper MS Dawngliana touched the ball with his hand outside the penalty area and was sent off for the offence. Chanmari FC midfielder Malsawmtluanga's effort hit the post and MK-a missed the rebound. Chanmari FC took the lead at 25 minutes when MK-a's effort found the back of the net from the corner. 

Second half began in an interesting fashion when 10 men Aizawl FC scored the equalizer with Thara finding the back of the net at 49 minutes with a great effort giving no chance to keeper Lalawmpuia. Chanmari FC Ruatthara assisted for Dawngtea in the 60 minute which was the decisive goal of the game. MPL Season 1 top scorer Dawngtea managed just two goals this season with his effort in this matc. MPL leaders Chanmari FC conceded a penalty in the injury time because of a hand ball. Aizawl FC forward Michael Lalremruata stepped up to take the spot kick but it was saved by keeper AwP-a and Chanmari FC won the match by 2-1.

Chanmari FC have won six matches in a row now. And they have not lost in the last twenty one matches. Under Coach Thlanga Chanmari FC played twenty eight times and won twenty five of them, drawn two matches and lost only once. They scored eighty three goals in twenty right matches conceding only sixteen goals. Aizawl FC did not have the best of times in the MPL Season 2 Phase 2 as they have not won any of their last six matches. Aizawl FC have conceded a goal against Chanmari FC on five occasions after 80 minutes that changed the whole complexion of the game. 

Match Facts: 

Chanmari FC 2-1 Aizawl FC 

CFC : H. Lalmuankima 25'; MS Dawngliana 60' 

Aizawl FC : B. Zoramthara 49' 

MoM: MS Dawngliana, CFC