Mizoram Premier League restarts today

The 'Mahindra 2 Wheelers' Mizoram Premier League will restart once again later today at Lammual Ground (Assam Rifles Ground) in Aizawl. Currently Mizoram Police FC are top of the league.

10 rounds have been played of the eight team league with the remaining four rounds to be played from today onwards after an enforced break because of the Santosh Trophy and the 2nd Division I-League.

Meanwhile the Mizoram Premier League Under-17 tournament will start tomorrow in which the eight teams are divided into two groups of four clubs each. The group league matches will be followed by semifinals of the top two teams in each group.


FIXTURES

Round 11
11-Apr-2013: FC RS Annexe - Luangmual FC
12-Apr-2013: Aizawl FC - Reitlang FC
13-Apr-2013: Dinthar FC - Chanmari FC
22-Apr-2013: FC Kulikawn - Mizoram Police FC

Round 12
17-Apr-2013: Aizawl FC - FC Kulikawn
18-Apr-2013: Luangmual FC - Dinthar FC
19-Apr-2013: Mizoram Police FC - Reitlang FC
20-Apr-2013: FC RS Annexe - Chanmari FC

Round 13
24-Apr-2013: Chanmari FC - Reitlang FC
25-Apr-2013: FC RS Annexe - Mizoram Police FC
27-Apr-2013: FC Kulikawn - Luangmual FC
27-Apr-2013: Dinthar FC - Aizawl FC

Round 14
03-May-2013: Reitlang FC - FC Kulikawn
03-May-2013: Luangmual FC - Chanmari FC
04-May-2013: FC RS Annexe - Dinthar FC
04-May-2013: Mizoram Police FC - Aizawl FC

4th Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament: Manipur champions!

Manipur beat rivals and defending champions Mizoram 4-3 on penalties at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong tonight to lift the trophy of the fourth edition of the Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament, which was played from March 18 to 27.


RESULTS

Group A
18-Mar-2013: Meghalaya 3-0 Arunachal Pradesh
18-Mar-2013: Assam 2-0 Nagaland
20-Mar-2013: Assam 0-2 Arunachal Pradesh
20-Mar-2013: Meghalaya 4-0 Nagaland
22-Mar-2013: Nagaland 1-2 Arunachal Pradesh
22-Mar-2013: Meghalaya 3-0 Assam

Group B
19-Mar-2013: Mizoram 4-3 Sikkim
19-Mar-2013: Manipur 1-1 Tripura
21-Mar-2013: Manipur 3-1 Sikkim
21-Mar-2013: Mizoram 3-0 Tripura
23-Mar-2013: Sikkim 2-2 Tripura
23-Mar-2013: Mizoram 0-0 Manipur

Semifinals
25-Mar-2013: Mizoram 1-0 Arunachal Pradesh
25-Mar-2013: Meghalaya 0-1 Manipur

3rd Place Playoff
26-Mar-2013: Meghalaya 6-2 Arunachal Pradesh

Final
27-Mar-2013: Mizoram 1-1,3-4 Manipur [penalties]

VIDEO: Dr T Ao Football Tournament TV Promo

Here the television promo of the Dr T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament which is currently being held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong with all the Northeastern states taking part.

VIDEO: Match Highlights of Mizoram Premier League

The inaugural season of the Mizoram Premier League is currently going on in Aizawl at the moment. Here are the latest match highlights from Round 8 and 9 matches!

Interview with Sangsangi Lrs (Anchor of Mizoram Premier League)

Sangsangi Lrs is the female face of the inaugural season of the Mizoram Premier League. I caught-up with her to speak about her experiences as anchor and pitch side reporter of the MPL.


Tell us a little about yourself.

I was born in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. My father was a government servant and so is my mother. My father passed away last year and now I live with my mother and four siblings, while I am the youngest. Right now, I am studying my Bachelor's degree in Psychology and will graduate next year. I am Christian by faith.


You are the female face of the inaugural Mizoram Premier League. Surprised at the interest of the Mizo football fans in you?

Yes, this is quite surprising. I want to take this opportunity to tell the people that even though Mizoram is a small state, the people here are big at heart. I feel that I am accepted by the Mizo football fans and receive favours from unexpected corners most of the time. I am very grateful for this.


What has been your highlight of the MPL so far?

The first-ever Mizoram Premier League is overall a success till now. Football fans are enjoying it, the officials are taking steps for a better one next season and the players played their hearts out in every match.

However, there is lots of rooms for improvement in each and every part.


Before getting involved with the MPL coverage, where you at all interested in football?

I am a fan of football since childhood!

Credit goes to my family, who never misses a single match of the English Premier League and I-League. I watch English football more than any others as they can be easily seen. I wait eagerly for World Cup and Euro as well. Sometimes, i even stayed up till 4 or 5 in the morning watching football on television.


Which football club do you support?

Like I said before, I am a huge fan of football. Out of many clubs, I support Manchester United and I am a very very big fan of them.


Do you have any favourite footballer?

I like many footballers and the reason for liking them depends on many things. My favourite player changes overtime as new styles and skills are developed and seen time to time. As for now, my favourite player is Javier Hernandez from Manchester United.

Mizoram Premier League: Mizoram Police, Dinthar FC & Aizawl FC win

The Round 10 of the inaugural 'Mahindra 2 Wheelers' Mizoram Premier League was held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Assam Rifles ground in Aizawl, Mizoram with all eight participating teams in action with Mizoram Police still top of the league.

Till Round 10 of the MPL 96 goals have been scored so far at an average of 2,4 goals per game. Lalbiakhlua (Mizoram Police FC), F. Lalrinpuia (Mizoram Police FC), R. Laldanmawia (Dinthar FC) and Lalnunmawia (Dinthar FC) are the leading scorers with six goals each.

The Rounds 11 to 14 of the MPL will be played in April 2013 after a two months break for the Santosh Trophy and 2nd Division I-League.


MIZORAM PREMIER LEAGUE - Results

Round 9
23-Jan-2013: Aizawl FC 3-1 FC RS Annexe
23-Jan-2013: Reitlang FC 1-1 Luangmual FC
24-Jan-2013: Chanmari FC 1-1 FC Kulikawn
24-Jan-2013: Mizoram Police FC 1-2 Dinthar FC

Round 10
29-Jan-2013: Luangmual FC 0-3 Mizoram Police FC
29-Jan-2013: FC Kulikawn 0 1C RS Annexe
30-Jan-2013: Chanmari FC 0-1 Aizawl FC
30-Jan-2013: Dinthar FC 2-1 Reitlang FC


Latest Mizoram Premier League table

67th Santosh Trophy: Mizoram name final 20 players squad

The Mizoram Football Association has named their final 20 players squad for the 67th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy which is being played from tomorrow until March 3 in Kerala and Uttar Pradesh.

The MFA has decided to name a state squad of only local players who are playing in the Mizoram Premier League. No Mizo footballer has been included who plays for 2nd Division I-League teams and as is the case with Mizo 2nd Division sides, Aizawl FC and Luangmual FC, as their player were also left out to allow the clubs to prepare for the 2nd Division.

Mizoram have been drawn in Group C alongside co-hosts Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra with the matches to be played in U.P. from February 12 onwards.


MIZORAM

Goalkeepers
T. Zothanmawia (Dinthar FC), J. Vanlalhriata (Mizoram Police FC)

Defenders
Lalrinchhana (Chanmari FC), Ronald Zothanzama (Dinthar FC), C. Lalrosanga (Dinthar FC), Zomuanpuia (Chanmari FC), J.S. Lalruatthara (Mizoram Police FC), Lalropuia (Mizoram Police FC)

Midfielders
V. Laltanpuia (Mizoram Police FC), Sama Hnamte (Mizoram Police FC), K.C. Lalchhuanmawia (Dinthar FC), Lalchhuanawma (Chanmari FC), Rohmingthanga (FC Kulikawn), Zion Lalramluaha (Reitlang FC)

Forwards
F. Lalrinpuia (Mizoram Police FC), Lalbiakhlua (Mizoram Police FC), C. Lalnunmawia (Mizoram Police FC), R. Laldanmawia (Dinthar FC), Lalnunmawia (Dinthar FC), Samuel Laltlanthanga (Dinthar FC)

Officials
Benjmin L. Khiangte (Coach), Anand Gurung (Physio), T. Vanlalhluna (Manager)

Mizoram Premier League: Mizoram Police lose, but stays top

The Round 9 of the inaugural 'Mahindra 2 Wheelers' Mizoram Premier League was held last Wednesday and Thursday at the Assam Rifles ground in Aizawl, Mizoram with all eight participating teams in action with Mizoram Police still top of the league though they lost to Dinthar FC.

Round 10 will be played over the next couple of days before another break in the league due to the Santosh Trophy state camp starting on January 31 and then Aizawl FC taking part in the 2nd Division I-League.


MIZORAM PREMIER LEAGUE - Results & Fixtures

Round 8
18-Jan-2013: Dinthar FC 2-1 FC Kulikawn
18-Jan-2013: Luangmual FC 1-2 Aizawl FC
19-Jan-2013: Reitlang FC 1-1 FC RS Annexe
19-Jan-2013: Mizoram Police FC 2-1 Chanmari FC

Round 9
23-Jan-2013: Aizawl FC 3-1 FC RS Annexe
23-Jan-2013: Reitlang FC 1-1 Luangmual FC
24-Jan-2013: Chanmari FC 1-1 FC Kulikawn
24-Jan-2013: Mizoram Police FC 1-2 Dinthar FC

Round 10
29-Jan-2013: Luangmual FC - Mizoram Police FC
29-Jan-2013: FC Kulikawn - FC RS Annexe
30-Jan-2013: Chanmari FC - Aizawl FC
30-Jan-2013: Dinthar FC - Reitlang FC


Latest Mizoram Premier League table

Latest Photos from Mizoram Premier League

'The Art of German Goalkeeping' course in Mumbai from tomorrow

A high performance goalkeeping instructor course titled 'The Art of German Goalkeeping' will be held from October 8 to 15 at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai.

The course will be conducted by instructors Lutz Pfannenstiel and Feliz Imm from Germany, who are on a three week coaching instruction trip to India as part of a partnership between the German Olympic Association (DOSB) and German Football Association (DFB) plus their Indian partners All India Football Federation, Indian Football Association (West Bengal), Mizoram Football Association and Western Indian Football Association (Maharashtra).

The course in Mumbai is being organised by WIFA under the aegis of the AIFF, DOSB and DFB with the course open to AIFF affiliated coaches plus those from I-League clubs and Academies.

AIFF's Technical Director for Regional Academies Scott O'Donell would also conduct some modules of the program. The coaching program includes theory as well as practical sessions and the participants would be introduced to the German way of goalkeeping.

"This is a great initiative. This course will be the first of many such activities that will take place at Cooperage in the coming months," added WIFA CEO Henry Menezes.

Before coming to Mumbai the duo of Lutz Pfannenstiel and Feliz Imm have been in Kolkata (West Bengal) and Aizawl (Mizoram) over the last couple of weeks to do general coaching courses.

German Football Coaching tips for Mizoram

On their current trip to Mizoram, German coaching instructors Lutz Pfannenstiel and Felix Imm of the German Football Association (DFB), have stated that Mizoram can produce footballers of world class if the abundant talent among young footballers is properly harnessed, as the duo feel there was no reason why budding footballers from the Northeastern state cannot graduate to world standard players.

The coaches, who are in Aizawl to train local footballers and local coaches, were pretty impressed by the potential and high spirits of the young players.

“The potential is clearly visible in the spirited and entertaining game played by the young players," former goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel said.

Lal Thanzara, President of Mizoram Football Association had requested Rainer Schmiedchen, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kolkata, to provide good coaches for Mizoram, the Consul General promptly expressed keen interest in exploring football talent in the state and took initiative to bring German coach to the state back in May 2012.

The world goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel, who is the first footballer to have played professional football in all the six continents of our planet, said that for the past few days he and Felix Imm had been watching the local Mizo football keenly and concluded that the state has enough talent to make it to international standards.

The German duo is in the process of training local football coaches who will be participating in the upcoming Mizoram Premier League.

"We hope that some coaches may be inspired by what they learned during the training to try to find those same footballing truths for themselves and having found them, apply them to their own teams in Mizoram," said the German duo.

"The players need psychological, physical, moral, medical and sports support. This is how we do it back in Germany and there is no reason why we can’t do it in India or Mizoram," Lutz said at the press confidence.

"Our sincere thanks go to Lal Thanhawla, chief minister of Mizoram who paved the way for Mizoram Football Association to meet Consul General of Germany and our President Lal Thanzara, their efforts have paid off, not only for Mizoram, but also for India," said Lalnghinglova Hmar, Honorary Secretary of the Mizoram Football Association.

The coach education programme with the German coaches started on October 1 and runs until October 6 with 28 coaches from Mizoram attended the programme.

Meghalaya set to host Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament

The Union Minister of DoNER and Chairman of the North East Council, Pawan Singh Ghatowar has announced that the 4th Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament will be held in the state of Meghalaya. Tentatively the tournament has been scheduled from November 15 to 23 in Shillong.

According to DIPR NEC official release, it states that in order to promote healthy spirit of competition and camaraderie amongst the youth and players of the North East states, the North East Council (NEC) instituted the NEC Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament to be hosted by the Northeastern states in turn annually.

Nagaland, the home state of former India captain Dr. Talimeren Ao, hosted the inaugural Dr. T. Ao Memorial Football Tournament while Manipur and Mizoram hosted the second and third editions respectively.

Cash award for the tournament has been announced as following:

- Winner Rs. 700,000 (7 lakhs)
- Runners-Up Rs. 400,00 (4 lakhs)
- Third Place Rs. 200,000 (2 lakhs)
- 4th Place Rs. 100,000 (1 lakh)

- Fair Play Award Rs. 50,000
- 3rd/4th place finish in league stage @ Rs. 50,000 each

- Player of the Tournament Rs. 20,000
- Highest Goalscorer Rs. 10,000
- Best Goalkeeper Rs. 10,000
- Champion Team Coach and Management Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 40,000 respectively
- Runners-Up Team Coach and Management Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively

German Coaching/Goalkeeping Instructors coming to India

The German Olympic Association (DOSB) and German Football Association (DFB) are sending two Coaching and Goalkeeping instructors to India for the next three weeks to run two Coaching courses in Kolkata and Mizoram plus the goalkeeping course "The Art of German Goalkeeping" in Mumbai.

The first course will be held from Monday onwards in Kolkata by the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) in which local coaches get the chance to learn the German way of coaching, which in the last few years has been very successful.

The second course will be held by the Mizoram Football Association in the state capital Aizawl. Originally planed for youth development coaches, the course is now open to all coaches in the Northeastern state as such high level instructors rarely come to Mizoram.

The third and final course will be organised by the All India Football Federation and hosted by the Western India Football Association at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai from October 12-15. Goalkeeping coaches contracted with the AIFF, from I-League clubs and other institutions have been invited for the course "The Art of German Goalkeeping" then Germany has brought out some of the best goalkeepers in the history of world football.

Mizoram's Dinthar FC strengthen team for new season

Dinthar FC from Aizawl, last seasons Mizoram Football League champions, have named their 26 players squad for the new 2012/13 season. Only founded in 1994, the Club name 'Dinthar' literally mean 'revive' in Mizo and also a locality in West Aizawl is named Dinthar which is the Mecca of Mizo football.

The club will participate in the new Mizoram Premier League besides being the representatives of Mizoram in the new to be launched North-East Premier League. Thereafter they would hope to get a spot in the I-League Division 2s preliminary round.


DINTHAR FC - Aizawl

Goalkeepers
Lalnunenga (Saitual, Mizoram), Zothanmawia (Chandigarh Football Academy), Joseph-a (1st MAP FC, Mizoram)

Defence
B.Lalchhanchhuaha (Faria Strikers, Goa), C. Lalduhawma (Durtlang, Mizoram), Vincent Lalrindika, Ronald Zothanzama (Shillong Lajong FC), Ramnunsanga(Faria Strikers, Goa), Ramfangzauva (Vanchengpui, Mizoram), Lalramsanga (Lengpui, Mizoram), Ronald Lalzikpuia (Ramhlun South, Mizoram), Chhuanzika (Baktawng, Mizoram)

Midfielders
Lalrinkima/Kimkima (Dinthar Veng, Mizoram), K.C. Lalchhuanmawia (Simla Youngs FC), Lalmuansanga (West Phaileng, Mizoram), Malsawma (Luangmual FC, Mizoram), Vanlalmawia (Prayag United FC), Lalrempuia (Lengpui, Mizoram)

Forwards
Samuel Laltlanthanga (Langsning FC, Shillong), Zico Zoremsanga (Southern Samity), R. Laldanmawia (1st MAP Academy, Mizoram), Lalnunmawia (Shillong Lajong FC), Lalthlamuana (Shillong Lajong Juniors), M.C. Malsawmzuala (East Bengal Academy), Zosangliana (Armed Veng, Mizoram), Lalliansanga (Lengpui, Mizoram)

Officials
H.C. Zarzoliana (Coach), Lalnuntluanga (Manager)

Mizoram Football League: New hope for Mizo football!

The Mizoram Football Association today roped in ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd. as their commercial partner by signing a five year agreement worth at least Rs 12,5 Million (1.25 crore), undisputedly the most lucrative deals in Mizoram sports ever. The deal which will usher a new football league – Mizoram Premier League, was signed between MFA President Lal Thanzara and R.K. Lianzuala, director ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd - one of Mizoram's leading cable television - in Aizawl today.

"We have entered into an agreement with ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd. for five years for the promotion and development of football. We are excited that this will lead to wider reach of football in the Mizoram," MFA President Lal Thanzara said.

The agreement with MFA grants ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd all commercial rights to Mizoram Premier League including sponsorship, advertising, broadcasting, merchandising, film, video and franchising.

R.K. Lianzuala, director, ZONET Cable TV Pvt. Ltd said ZONET and the MFA will work together to develop football talent, significantly impact the competitive level of the sport as well as attract high quality players.

The Mizoram Premier League is slated to start in late-September as soon as floodlighting to Aizawl's prestigious Assam Rifles Ground is done.

"We hope Mizoram football will scale greater heights with effective marketing and development at the grassroot level," said Lalnghinglova Hmar, MFA Honorary Secretary, adding that it would be mandatory for teams which qualify for the Mizoram Premier League to have junior and sub-junior teams.

Even though during the last decade Mizoram has produced a few dozens I-League footballers, a domestic league in the state has always been a poor show. This agreement will steer Mizoram football to new heights. The best eight clubs in the state will play in the newly formed football league.

Details of Financial Agreement
* Zonet TV will provide Rs 2,5 Millio (25 Lakhs) to Mizoram FA for each of the five seasons
* The break up of the prize money are as follow:

Champion - Rs. 5,00,000
Runner Up - Rs. 3,00,000
3rd Place - Rs. 2,00,000
4th Place - Rs. 1,50,000
5th Place - Rs. 1,25,000
6th Place - Rs. 1,00,000
7th Place - Rs. 75,000
8th Place - Rs. 50,000

Best Goalkeeper - Rs.5,000
Best Defender - Rs 5,000
Best Midfielder - Rs 5,000
Best Forward - Rs 5,000
Man of the Match - Rs 1,000 (for each of the 56 matches)
Fairplay: Rs 20,000


Match Fee:
For all the 56 matches to be played, there will be match fee as follow
Rs. 3,000 (winner) + Rs. 2,000 (loser)

66th Santosh Trophy - Day 12: Services & Tamil Nadu qualify for semifinals

The 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on its twelweth day today played matches in Group C and D of the Quarterfinal League in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. Hosts Orissa are out of the tournament as Services and Tamil Nadu progress to the semifinals.

Services came back from behind to hold hosts Orissa 1-1 and in the process top Group C to qualify for the semifinal. Services play Kerala in the first semifinal on May 25. At Cuttack's Barabati Stadium, Orissa surged into the lead when Gokul Oram converted from the spot in the 33rd minute. But Services came back strongly in the second half to level proceedings when Gordon Zoramchhana equalised in the 55th minute. Services finished with seven points while Orissa ended on five points.

In an inconsequential match Haryana rode on Abhisek's hattrick to breeze past Chattisgarh 6-1. Besides Abhisek, Devendra, Ajay and Habib scored one goal each, while K. Paveen reduced the margin for Chattisgarh. Haryana finished in third spot in Group C with four points while Chattisgarh couldn't open their account.

Tamil Nadu played out a goalless draw against Railways in their last Quarterfinal Group D League match to advance to the semifinals in the 66th Santosh Trophy. Tamil Nadu topped Group D and ended with seven points while Railways came second with five points. Tamil Nadu now play Manipur in the second semifinal on May 26.

In the other Group D match, Delhi blanked decimated Mizoram 3-0 to finish on three points while Mizoram ended on point. For Delhi, Mahendra Singh scored in the 53rd minute while Dhiraj Singh and Kamson Kabui scored one apiece in the 78th and the 87th minute respectively.


Day Twelve Results

Group-C - Cuttack
23-May-2012: Haryana 6-1 Chhattisgarh
[H: 5,67,83 Abhisek, 37 Habib Khan, 45 Ajay, 53 Devender; C: 54 K. Praveen]
23-May-2012: Orissa 1-1 Services
[O: 33 Gokul Oram (pen); S: 55 Gordon Zoramchhana]

Group-D - Bhubaneswar
23-May-2012: Mizoram 0-3 Delhi
[53 Mahendra Singh, 78 Dhiraj Singh, 87 Kamson Kabui]
23-May-2012: Railways 0-0 Tamil Nadu

66th Santosh Trophy - Day 10: Tamil Nadu beat Mizoram in thriller

The 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on its tenth day today played matches in Group C and D of the Quarterfinal League in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

The hosts Orissa were held to a one-all draw by Haryana. Abhisek gave Haryana an early 8th minute lead but Antu Murmu equalised for the hosts in the 44th minute with the remaining at 1-1 until the end. Orissa move to four points from two matches while Haryana are on one point from two matches.

Services were on a goal-scoring spree when they thumped Chhattisgarh 6-0 in their second match of the Quarterfinal Group C match at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. For Services, Farhad V.V. scored a hattrick (4th,33rd,75th minute) while Thyagarajan scored a brace (62nd and 90th). Z. Horin completed the rout in the 44th minute. With this victory, Services move to the top of Group C with six points from two matches, while Chhattisgarh remain pointless.

In a thrilling Group D quarterfinal clash at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, Tamil Nadu rallied to beat Mizoram 4-3. Mizoram were up 2-0 by the 22nd minute through two F. Lalrinpuia (2nd and 22nd) goals, but Tamil Nadu turned things around first with Charles Anandraj scoring in the 38th minute and then a double strike from U. Jayakumar in the 49th and 78th minute. Mizoram came back to equalise two minutes from time through Lalbiakhlua, but M. Ramesh scored the winner in the second minute of injury time for Tamil Nadu. But the match was marred by controversy as in the second session as handball decision led to on-field violence with three Mizoram players and two from Tamil Nadu send-off. Courtesy the victory, Tamil Nadu move to six points from two matches while Mizoram stay on one point.

In another Group D match, Railways scraped past Delhi 2-1. After a barren first half, Lalmohan Hansda put Railways in the lead in the 82nd minute only for Vikash Rawat to restore parity in the 84th minute. Railway's Gurpreet Singh sealed the fate of the match in the 86th minute. Railways move to four points from two matches while Delhi are yet to open their account.


Day Ten Results

Group-C - Cuttack
21-May-2012: Haryana 1-1 Orissa
[H: 8 Abhisek; O: 44 Antu Murmu]
21-May-2012: Chhattisgarh 0-6 Services
[4,33,75 Farhad V.V., 44 Z. Horin, 62,90 Thyagarajan]

Group-D - Bhubaneswar
21-May-2012: Delhi 1-2 Railways
[D: 84 Vikash Rawat; R: 82 Lalmohan Hansda, 86 Gurpreet Singh]
21-May-2012: Mizoram 3-4 Tamil Nadu
[M: 2,22 F. Lalrinpuia, 88 Lalbiakhlua; T: 38 Charles Anandraj, 49,78 U. Jayakumar, 90+2 M. Ramesh]

66th Santosh Trophy - Day 8: Hosts Orissa open with win

The 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on its eighth day today played matches in Group C and D in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar of the Quarterfinal League in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

Hosts Orissa made a successful start into the 66th Santosh Trophy with a 4-0 win against Chhattisgarh riding on a hattrick by Gokul Oram and another goal from Antu Murmu. Gokul gave Orissa the perfect lead, in injury-time of the first half with Antu Murmu doubling the lead in the 66th minute. Gokul would add two more late in the game in the 82nd and first minute of injury time.

In another Group C match Services also won 4-0, they won against Haryana Z. Horin put Services in the lead as early as the 8th minute only for Subrata Sarkar to double the score in the 67th minute. Services scored their third goal in the 74th minute when Farhad V.V. bulged the net and he would add another one in the 85th minute.

Mizoram held Railways to a two-all draw. For Railways, Gurpreet Singh and Rizu scored in the 15th and the 45th minute respectively while Mizoram scored through V. Lalanpuia (45th) and F. Lalrinpuia in the 50th minute.

Tamil Nadu made a perfect start into the tournament with a 1-0 win against Delhi. The golden goal was scored by S. Karthik in the 76th minute.


Day Eight Results

Group-C - Cuttack
19-May-2012: Services 4-0 Haryana
[8 Z. Horin, 67 Subrata Sarkar, 74,85 Farhad V.V.]
19-May-2012: Orissa 4-0 Chhattisgarh
[45+1,82, 90+1 Gokul Oram, 66 Antu Murmu]

Group-D - Bhubaneswar
19-May-2012: Railways 2-2 Mizoram
[R: 15 Gurpreet Singh, 45+2 Rizu; M: 40 V. Lalanpuia, 50 F. Lalrinpuia]
19-May-2012: Tamil Nadu 1-0 Delhi
[76 S. Karthik]

66th Santosh Trophy - Day 6: Mizoram & Haryana qualify

The 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on its six day today played matches only in Cluster VI and VII in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar with Mizoram and Haryana making it to the next round.

Mizoram after their 12-0 demolition of Rajasthan the other day, also trashed Uttarakhand this time only 6-0 to ensure their easy passage into the quarterfinal league from Cluster VI.

In Cluster VII Haryana took on Assam in a match-up of two sides who both came into this game with six points each and the aim of topping each other to reach to the quarterfinal league stage. In the end Haryana prevailed with a 2-0 victory.


Day Six Results

Cluster-VI - Cuttack
16-May-2012: Mizoram 6-0 Uttarakhand
[24 Lalchhawnkima, 53,84 F. Lalrinpuia, 71,74 Malsawmdawngliana, 80 Lalrinfela]

Cluster-VII - Bhubaneswar
16-May-2012: Daman&Diu 1-4 Sikkim
[D: 21 Rahul Barath; S: 12,29 Bir Bahadur Pradhan, 81 Sanjay Chettri, 88 Bijay Subba]
16-May-2012: Haryana 2-0 Assam
[31 Abhisek, 81 Ajay]

66th Santosh Trophy - Day 4: Another high scoring day

The 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy on its fourth day today with matches only in Cluster VI and VII in Cuttack and Bhubaneswar.

Interesting is the fact that all matches today saw a high number of goals with 23 scored in only three games.

All were one-sided encounters. The biggest win of the day was scored by a talented Mizoram, 12-0 against a hapless Rajasthan, while fellow Northeastern side Assam won 6-0 against minnows Daman & Diu. The closest of the encounters was between Delhi and Sikkim, which Delhi won 4-1.


Day Four Results

Cluster-VI - Cuttack
14-May-2012: Rajasthan 0-12 Mizoram
[11,17,41 F.Lalrinpuia, 12,77,79 Zico Zoremsanga, 42 David Lalthansanga, 55, 84 Malsawmdawngliana, 63 Lallawmzuala, 74 H. Malsawmtluanga, 87 David Lalrinmuana]

Cluster-VII - Bhubaneswar
14-May-2012: Daman&Diu 0-6 Assam
[7,17 Sayaram Basumatary, 12 Jayanta Basumatary, 19,41 Khirod Das, 59 Manas Manjit Chetia]
14-May-2012: Sikkim 1-4 Haryana
[S: ?; H: 14,74,77 Abhisek, 26 Pankaj Sura]

66th Santosh Trophy: Mizoram name final squad

The Mizoram Football Association has named their final 20 players squad for the 66th edition of the National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy which will be played from May 11 to 27 across Orissa. The MFA had held trials to select their state team.

Zaidinmawia Hmar has been named captain of the Mizoram state team, which is a combination of youth and experience.

Joseph Lalsangzuala has been appointed by the MFA as the coach of the Mizoram state team, who have been drawn in the preliminary round Cluster VI along with Uttarakhand and Rajasthan playing their matches on May 14 (vs Rajasthan) and May 16 (vs Uttarakhand).


MIZORAM

Goalkeepers
Vanlalhruaia (Ar-Hima FC), Lalawmpuia (Shillong Lajong FC Juniors)

Defenders
Lallawmzuala (3rd MAP FC), Lalchhawnkima (Royal Wahingdoh FC), Lalrinchhana Tochhawng (1st MAP Academy), Lalnghinglova (1st MAP Academy), Zomuanpuia (SYS FC), Zaidinmawia Hmar (Oil India Limited, Captain)

Midfielders
Laldinmawia (Royal Wahingdoh FC), H. Malsawmtluanga (Royal Wahingdoh FC), V Lalanpuia (1st MAP FC), Lalbiakhlua (1st MAP FC), Lalrinfela (Southern Samity), David Lalrinmuana (Aizawl FC), Rochhingpuia (Chanmari FC), David Lalthansanga (Ar-Hima FC)

Forwards
Racy Lalremmawia (3rd MAP FC), Zico Zoremsanga (Southern Samity), F. Lalrinpuia (1st Bn. MAP), Malsawmdawngliana (Champhai DFA)

Officials
Joseph Lalsangzuala (Chief Coach), Vanlalngheta (Manager), Anand Gurung (Physio)