Zeliangrong FC and Hornbill FC to Clash for Tamchon Trophy on Dec 2

Hmar and Muvanlai FC Eliminate in Semi-finals

New Delhi, Nov 30, 2017 – In an intense semifinal of the 11th ONGC North-East Tamchon Football Tournament 2017, defending champions Hmar FC were defeated by Zeliangrong FC with a score of 1-0, and Muvanlai Athletics were edged out by Hornbill FC, also 1-0, at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium on Thursday evening (Nov 30).

The semifinal between Hmar FC and Zeliangrong FC proved to be a dramatic encounter. Unfortunately for Hmar, an own goal in the 23rd minute from their stopper, who inadvertently sent the ball into his own net while trying to defend, gave Zeliangrong the lead. Despite relentless efforts from Hmar to equalize, they couldn’t find the back of the net. Zeliangrong, on the other hand, did not extend their lead further. Both teams received one yellow card each during the match.

This loss adds to Hmar's two previous defeats in finals against Zeliangrong in 2008 and 2012. Zeliangrong, meanwhile, had lost to Muvanlai in last year's final.

In the second semifinal, Hornbill FC emerged victorious against Muvanlai Athletics with a 1-0 win. Hornbill's striker, Hemta, scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute, turning a well-placed pass into the goal. The match was highly charged with excitement and intense fan support for both teams. Muvanlai came close to scoring twice in the first half, but their shots were either blocked by the goalkeeper or hit the goalpost. Hornbill also had several attempts but couldn't convert them into goals.

As the final match approaches on December 2, Hmar FC will face Muvanlai FC for the third-place title at 2:00 PM, while Zeliangrong FC will battle Hornbill FC for the coveted Tamchon Trophy.

The winners will receive a trophy and a cash prize of Rs 5 Lakhs, while the runners-up will take home Rs 3 Lakhs. The third-place winners will earn Rs 2 Lakhs, and the quarter-finalists will each receive Rs 25,000.

Previous Results

• 28-11-2017: Muvanlai Athletics 6-1 Bodo, Hornbill FC 2-0 Indian Air Force
• 27-11-2017: Zeliangrong FC 2-1 Zogene FC, Hmar FC 3-1 Sikkim
• 26-11-2017: Zogene FC 0-2 Bodo FC, Sikkim FC 0-1 Indian Air Force
• 25-11-2017: Wung United 1-2 SSPP, Zeliangrong FC 0-0 KFC, Garo FC 1-5 Gorkha FC
• 24-11-2017: Muvanlai Athletics 3-1 Sumi FC, Hornbill FC 1-2 Hmar FC, ASUD FC 1-0 Nirvana FC
• 23-11-2017: Garo FC 0-8 Hmar FC, Zogene FC 3-0 Nirvana FC, Sikkim FC 2-1 SSPP FC
• 22-11-2017: ASUD FC 1-4 Bodo FC, Wung United 1-1 IAF, Zeliangrong FC 4-3 Sumi FC
• 21-11-2017: IAF 2-1 SSPP FC, Muvanlai Athletics 4-4 KFC, Hornbill FC 2-0 Gorkha FC
• 20-11-2017: KFC 2-3 Sumi FC, Gorkha FC 1-1 Hmar FC, Bodo FC 0-0 Nirvana FC
• 19-11-2017: Garo FC 0-7 Hornbill FC, ASUD FC 1-3 Zogene FC, Wung United 0-1 Sikkim FC
• 18-11-2017: Muvanlai Athletics 0-0 Zeliangrong FC (Inaugural Match)

Previous Tournament Winners:

• 2016: Muvanlai Athletics beat Zeliangrong FC
• 2015: Muvanlai Athletics beat SSPP FC
• 2014: Hmar FC beat SSPP FC
• 2013: Hmar FC beat KSL
• 2012: Zeliangrong FC beat Hmar FC
• 2011: Kangleicha Sanaroi Lup beat Zeliangrong FC
• 2010: Delhi Mizo Zirlai Pawl (DMZP) beat Hmar FC
• 2009: Wung United beat Chandel United
• 2008: Zeliangrong FC beat Hmar FC
• 2007: Wung United beat Ching-Tam United

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

Share: