Last season’s treble winners Chhinga Veng FC are yet to taste defeat this season as they overcame a valiant challenge from Mizoram Police FC for the second time tonight.

Goals from Lalmuansanga and Lalrinchhana were enough to ensure a second victory for CVFC in the LG Independence Cup.

Both teams played to their strengths at the AR Lammual, which resulted in a brilliant display of attacking football. Chhinga Veng FC threatened first through Lalthlamuana as he forced a save from the Mizoram Police FC goalkeeper Muanawma. Lalbiakhlua also tested Zothamawia at the other end with a brilliant chance.

Chhinga Veng FC struck first on the 18th minute when Lalmuansanga was on hand to finish off a ball from M.S. Dawngliana.

Mizoram Police thought they had an equaliser when V. Laltanpuia’s strike was ruled offside. But they did level the score right before halftime through a penalty from former Chhinga Veng FC star R. Malsawmtluanga.

The second half was all about finding the winner as both teams introduced their attacking reinforcements from the bench. Lalromawia came close for Chhinga Veng FC and Lalremruata found the back of the net but his goal was not given due to a foul by M.S. Dawngliana.

Former Chhinga Veng FC striker Malsawmfela almost gave his new side the winner late on but it was his former side who eventually found the net as Lalrinchhana struck a beautiful goal on the 87th minute.

Chhinga Veng FC’s next fixture will be against Jamshedpur FC Reserves with Mizoram Police FC facing the same opponents on Thursday evening.

Match Stats

Mizoram Police FC 1-2 Chhinga Veng FC
(M: R. Malsawmtluanga 43′ pen; C: Lalmuansanga 18′, Lalrinchhana 87′)
MoM: MS Dawngliana (Chhinha Veng FC)