Championship Prize: Rs. 1.5 Lakh
Favourites UKB emerged champions with thumping victory
Jessie Ralte won player-of-the-tournament award, Thangmuanlal Tunglut won Top-Scorer Award, L.Jeson Vaiphei and Seiminthang Haokip
📝 By: Seiminlun Kipgen
March 15, 2023 (Wednesday)
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United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) reaped the fruit of their unceasing passion, determination, patience and perseverance, as moments of fine display in few second-half minutes earned them a 5-1 victory over ZYO Zoveng Unit to clinch the title of the 22nd Zou Gal Memorial Shield 2023 played in front of a packed crowd at Lamka Public Ground, Hiangtam Lamka, Churachandpur today.
Today's grand closing ceremony was graced by Shri Jamhemlung Panmei, Hon'ble MLA, Tamenglong A/C; Shri Chinlunthang, Hon'ble MLA, Singngat A/C; Shri Arunkumar Thangjam, Hon'ble MLA, Wangkhei A/C; Shri Manglianthang Zou, Ex-President UZO & Ex-Footballer, as Chief Guest, Functional President, Guest of Honour and Chief Host respectively while the likes of Shri Thangkhosuanmung Guite, Chief of Hiangtam Lamka and various CSO leaders of Churachandpur graced the function as Special Invitees.
Much beyond expectation, today's final match was of spectacular one as both sides played exciting game throughout the match irrespective of what the scoreline suggested. The highly anticipated final match began amidst fierce tempest with both sides starting the match with high intensity and it was ZYO Zoveng Unit who made a brighter start as they took early dominance and just few minutes into the game, Khaiminlun Doungel first tested UKB's goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei with a powerful shot, which was denied but ZYO Zoveng Unit took everyone into surprise when Khaiminlun Doungel made his second attempt in a span of few seconds and this time, UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei had nothing to do as powerful strike by Khaiminlun Doungel from the edge of the area broke the deadlock for ZYO Zoveng Unit. The goal, however, shifted the flow of the game to UKB's favour as they surged forward in search of the equalizer with the attacking trio of Robinson Khongsai, Lalsiem Chongloi and Seiminthang Haokip, going close to scoring while ZYO Zoveng Unit winger Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte proved to be a constant threat for UKB with his electrifying pace and midway through the first-half, the match was levelled when Seiminthang Haokip reacted quickest to pounce home a loose ball inside a crowded penalty box and after UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei denied a smart drive by Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte, Seiminthang Haokip almost struck his second goal of the goal on the opposite goal after an inch-perfect cross by Lalsiem Chongloi's lay-off and the hugely entertaining and evenly contested first-half ended 1-1. A weather-interrupted second-half began with United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) taking control of the game and soon they translated their control with goal as midfielder Seineo Kuki overturned the match to UKB's favour with an unstoppable strike and despite ZYO Zoveng Unit showing huge intent for a comeback, Lamthianlal Vaiphei doubled the lead for UKB in the hour-mark to end any hopes of comeback for ZYO Zoveng Unit and to add more misery to ZYO Zoveng Unit, Seiminthang Haokip added his second goal of the match in the 68th minute and Lamthianlal Vaiphei scored late in the match to complete a 5-1 routing for United Khawzim Brothers.
For playing a key role in UKB's final triumph, Seiminthang Haokip was adjudged man-of-the-final match sponsored by Accelerate Coaching Centre, Churachandpur while Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte was adjudged player-of-the-tournament for guiding ZYO Zoveng Unit into the final while UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei won the Best Goalkeeper Award with Happy Feet Football Academy starlet Thangmuanlal Tunglut winning the Top-Scorer Award with 8 goals in just 4 games.
Champions United Khawzim Brothers walked away with the coveted Zou Gal Shield along with cash incentive of Rs. 1.5 Lakh while ZYO Zoveng Unit had to contend with a sum of Rs. 80,000/-.
This year's tournament saw participation of 24 teams across Churachandpur district to be precise from Zou CSOs circle and from CDSA ffiliated unit.
⭕ Roll of Honours:
*Champions* – United Khawzim Brothers (UKB).
*Runners-Up:* ZYO Zoveng Unit.
*Player-of-the-Tournament:* Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte (ZYO Zoveng Unit).
*Top-Scorer:* Thangmuanlal Tunglut (Happy Feet FA with 8 goals in 4 games).
*Best Goalkeeper:* L.Jeson Vaiphei (UKB).
📃 Starting XIs of the final match:
🔘 UKB –
1. L.Jeson Vaiphei (GK).
2. Mangkholen Kipgen (captain).
3. Ngamminlal Lhungdim (4).
4. Lallenmang Sitlhou (3).
5. Lalminlun Neihsial (5).
6. Minlilan Vaiphei (6).
7. Seineo Kuki (8).
8. Lungousem Kipgen (26).
9. Robinson Khongsai (11).
10. Lalsiem Chongloi (15).
11. Seiminthang Haokip (10).
🔘 *ZYO Zoveng Unit* –
1. Hen Romel Neihsial (GK).
2. Michael Tunlalpaul (captain).
3. Kaiminlen Haokip (10).
4. Thangkhanmang (6).
5. Lunjapao Doungel (15).
6. Khaiminlun Doungel (17).
7. Jangkhongam (18).
8. Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte (7).
9. Robert Hmar (21).
10. Lalminlian Samte (9).
11. Kailunlal (14).
Much beyond expectation, today's final match was of spectacular one as both sides played exciting game throughout the match irrespective of what the scoreline suggested. The highly anticipated final match began amidst fierce tempest with both sides starting the match with high intensity and it was ZYO Zoveng Unit who made a brighter start as they took early dominance and just few minutes into the game, Khaiminlun Doungel first tested UKB's goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei with a powerful shot, which was denied but ZYO Zoveng Unit took everyone into surprise when Khaiminlun Doungel made his second attempt in a span of few seconds and this time, UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei had nothing to do as powerful strike by Khaiminlun Doungel from the edge of the area broke the deadlock for ZYO Zoveng Unit. The goal, however, shifted the flow of the game to UKB's favour as they surged forward in search of the equalizer with the attacking trio of Robinson Khongsai, Lalsiem Chongloi and Seiminthang Haokip, going close to scoring while ZYO Zoveng Unit winger Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte proved to be a constant threat for UKB with his electrifying pace and midway through the first-half, the match was levelled when Seiminthang Haokip reacted quickest to pounce home a loose ball inside a crowded penalty box and after UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei denied a smart drive by Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte, Seiminthang Haokip almost struck his second goal of the goal on the opposite goal after an inch-perfect cross by Lalsiem Chongloi's lay-off and the hugely entertaining and evenly contested first-half ended 1-1. A weather-interrupted second-half began with United Khawzim Brothers (UKB) taking control of the game and soon they translated their control with goal as midfielder Seineo Kuki overturned the match to UKB's favour with an unstoppable strike and despite ZYO Zoveng Unit showing huge intent for a comeback, Lamthianlal Vaiphei doubled the lead for UKB in the hour-mark to end any hopes of comeback for ZYO Zoveng Unit and to add more misery to ZYO Zoveng Unit, Seiminthang Haokip added his second goal of the match in the 68th minute and Lamthianlal Vaiphei scored late in the match to complete a 5-1 routing for United Khawzim Brothers.
For playing a key role in UKB's final triumph, Seiminthang Haokip was adjudged man-of-the-final match sponsored by Accelerate Coaching Centre, Churachandpur while Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte was adjudged player-of-the-tournament for guiding ZYO Zoveng Unit into the final while UKB goalkeeper L.Jeson Vaiphei won the Best Goalkeeper Award with Happy Feet Football Academy starlet Thangmuanlal Tunglut winning the Top-Scorer Award with 8 goals in just 4 games.
Champions United Khawzim Brothers walked away with the coveted Zou Gal Shield along with cash incentive of Rs. 1.5 Lakh while ZYO Zoveng Unit had to contend with a sum of Rs. 80,000/-.
This year's tournament saw participation of 24 teams across Churachandpur district to be precise from Zou CSOs circle and from CDSA ffiliated unit.
⭕ Roll of Honours:
*Champions* – United Khawzim Brothers (UKB).
*Runners-Up:* ZYO Zoveng Unit.
*Player-of-the-Tournament:* Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte (ZYO Zoveng Unit).
*Top-Scorer:* Thangmuanlal Tunglut (Happy Feet FA with 8 goals in 4 games).
*Best Goalkeeper:* L.Jeson Vaiphei (UKB).
📃 Starting XIs of the final match:
🔘 UKB –
1. L.Jeson Vaiphei (GK).
2. Mangkholen Kipgen (captain).
3. Ngamminlal Lhungdim (4).
4. Lallenmang Sitlhou (3).
5. Lalminlun Neihsial (5).
6. Minlilan Vaiphei (6).
7. Seineo Kuki (8).
8. Lungousem Kipgen (26).
9. Robinson Khongsai (11).
10. Lalsiem Chongloi (15).
11. Seiminthang Haokip (10).
🔘 *ZYO Zoveng Unit* –
1. Hen Romel Neihsial (GK).
2. Michael Tunlalpaul (captain).
3. Kaiminlen Haokip (10).
4. Thangkhanmang (6).
5. Lunjapao Doungel (15).
6. Khaiminlun Doungel (17).
7. Jangkhongam (18).
8. Jessie Lalnuntlung Ralte (7).
9. Robert Hmar (21).
10. Lalminlian Samte (9).
11. Kailunlal (14).
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