Match Report
The table read 2nd (Aizawl, 4 pts) against 5th (Chanmari, 11 pts), 7 points apart. The last five rounds placed Aizawl no better than 13th for form, against 2nd in the standings. Against a league average of 1.52 goals per team per game, Aizawl ran at 1.67 scored and 1.67 conceded, Chanmari at 1.56 and 1.67.
The venue was Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, with room for 20,000 spectators. Chanmari led 2-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Aizawl: Vincent Lalduhawma (52'), Laldawngzuala Laldawngzuala (66'), Laldawngzuala Laldawngzuala (69') · Chanmari: Malsawmsanga Renthlei (19'), João Vitor de Paula Morais (44')
Key stats
Possession: Aizawl 57% · Chanmari 43% · Total shots: 6-11 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 4-8