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Chandel DC Cup: Chumbang FC lifts trophy
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, August 17 2014:
Chumbang Football Club (CFC) lifted the trophy of the 1st Chandel DC Cup (a district- level men's football tournament) after defeating its opponent team Liwachangning Football Club by 3-0 goals in the final match played before around 3500 spectators at Maha Union Govt Higher Secondary school ground on August 15 .
Hosted by Riverlane Youth Club, 36 teams took part in the tournament that began from July 30.The tournament which was sponsored by Chandel DC carries a cash prize of Rs 40000 and certificates and Rs 20000 with certificates for Champion and runner up teams respectively.
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The final match between Chumbang FC and Liwachangning FC which began at about 3:30 pm drew a large crowd in spite of heavy down pours.
Pr Sungrim Chothe (Jsy No 10) and Henry Chothe (Jsy No 6) scored for Chumbang FC to clinch the Championship title for the first time.
From the beginning till the end of the 19th min, both the teams fought on equal pace and they also missed out opportunities and chances to score against each other.
However, in the 20th min, Chumbang FC broke the deadlock through Pr Sungrim Chothe whose shot was converted into goal.
Just after 14 min from their first goal, Chumbang again mounted pressure to double the lead in the 34th min with Pr Shungrim adding one more goal to end the 1st half of the end with Chumbang leading by 2 goals.
The second half of the match saw Chumbang more confidence while Liwachangning failed to get a foothold into the match.
Meanwhile, Henry Chothe alias Chaoba (Jsy No 6) kicked home another goal in the 63rd min from a close range making the tally to 3-0.With the final whistle blown, Chumbang FC emerged the first Champion of the Chandel DC Cup 2014 .
The match was officiated by State Referee Th Joyshing Monsang and assisted by Ts Alpha and Ts Angtha.
The final match was preceded by a closing function during which Deputy Commissioner of Chandel Th.Chittaranjan Singh IAS and Former Chandel DSA President and now Addl CEO of ADC/CDL Ts Kothar Monsang attended as chief guest and functional president respectively.
During the prize distribution, functional president of the closing ceremony Ts Kothar Monsang led other dignitaries in giving out prizes and certificates to the winners.
Chumbang FC walked home with the championship prize money of Rs 40000 with certificates while Liwachangning FC with the runner up prize of Rs 20000 and certificates.
Semifinalists Kapaam Dev Club and Japhou Y/C-A were given cash prizes of Rs 5000 each.
The prize for the top scorer of the tournament was bagged by Pr Sungrim Chothe of Chumbang FC and Best Player by Pr Rulthou Chothe of Chumbang FC.
The Golden Glove award went to S Zingthang of Liwachangning FC while Fair play to Liwachangning FC.
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