Triveni Sangha completed an unbeaten campaign to win the Hotel Sonartari Second Division League title and secure promotion to the First Division League. They sealed their championship run with a commanding 7-1 victory over Naboday Sangha at Umakanta Mini Stadium in Agartala, Tripura, on Monday.
3 Key Takeaways
- Triveni Sangha won the Second Division League without losing a match.
- The champions thrashed Naboday Sangha 7-1 in their final game.
- Mouchaak Club face a relegation battle against Birendra Club on Tuesday.
Unbeaten Triveni Sangha Complete Title Run
Agartala, August 10: Triveni Sangha ended the Hotel Sonartari Second Division League campaign in style. The team defeated Naboday Sangha 7-1 at Umakanta Mini Stadium on Monday.
The result confirmed Triveni Sangha as unbeaten champions. The club also secured promotion to the First Division for next season.
The title was already within Triveni Sangha’s grasp before the final match. However, the team showed no sign of easing off. The players attacked from the opening whistle and kept the Naboday defence under constant pressure.
Subar Debbarma opened the scoring in the sixth minute. Naboday Sangha attempted to respond but struggled to contain Triveni’s attacking moves.
John Jamatia extended the lead in the 31st minute. Naboday finally found a breakthrough four minutes later. Krishna Kishore Jamatia scored in the 35th minute to make it 2-1.
Triveni Sangha then took complete control after the interval.
Amit, Naisa and Lalmanngai Complete Rout
Amit Jamatia struck twice in quick succession. He scored in the 45th and 47th minutes to put Triveni 4-1 ahead.
Naisa Jamatia added another goal in the 62nd minute. Lalmanngai Hjuwala then completed the rout with two late strikes.
Hjuwala scored in the 78th minute before finding the net again in the 90th minute.
The 7-1 win capped an unbeaten league campaign for Triveni Sangha. It also underlined their dominance throughout the competition.
Biswajit Das officiated the match.
Tripura Sports School Finish Level on Points
In another match on Monday, Tripura Sports School defeated Vivekananda Club 2-0.
Lian Muiya Darlong and Bilash Debbarma scored for Tripura Sports School. Sukanta Dutta officiated the match.
The victory took Tripura Sports School to 11 points. Vivekananda Club also finished with 11 points. The two teams therefore shared fourth place in the standings.
Despite the win in their final match, Tripura Sports School could not meet the expectations placed on the team at the start of the season.
Mouchak Face Relegation Battle
The relegation battle will take centre stage on Tuesday.
Mouchak Club will face Birendra Club in the final match of the Hotel Sonartari Second Division League. The game will begin at 4 pm at Umakanta Mini Stadium under the Tripura Football Association.
Birendra Club currently have seven points from seven matches. Mouchak Club have three points, while Friends Union have five points from eight matches.
The result could decide which club drops to the Third Division.
Mouchak Club must win to avoid relegation. If Mouchak secure victory, Friends Union will drop to the Third Division.
The final match will therefore bring the Second Division League season to a decisive close.
