2016–17 Mizoram Premier League

The 2016–17 Mizoram Premier League was the fifth season of the Mizoram Premier League, the top-division football league in the Indian state of Mizoram. The league began on 1 September 2016 with eight teams competing.[1] The league final took place on 16 December with Chanmari defeating Bethlehem VT 3–0.[1]

Mizoram Premier League
Season2016–17
ChampionsChanmari (2nd title)

Aizawl were the defending champions coming into the season.[2]

Teams

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League table

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 BVT 14 8 3 3 15 12 +3 27 Advance to Semi-finals
2 Chanmari 14 7 5 2 24 13 +11 26
3 Aizawl 14 7 3 4 15 10 +5 24
4 Chanmari West 14 6 3 5 20 15 +5 21
5 Chhinga Veng 14 4 4 6 18 19 −1 16
6 Dinthar 14 3 7 4 16 20 −4 16
7 Ramhlun North 14 3 3 8 12 21 −9 12 Relegation play-offs
8 Zo United 14 1 6 7 13 23 −10 9 Relegation to the Mizoram First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 26 November 2016. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

Finals

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Bracket

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Semi-Finals Finals
        
1 Bethlehem VT 1 1 2
4 Chanmari West 1 0 1
1 Bethlehem VT 0
2 Chanmari 3
2 Chanmari 4 2 6
3 Aizawl 1 1 2

Semi-finals

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Leg 1

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1 December 2016 Bethlehem VT 1–1 Chanmari West
Lalrammuanpuia   5' Report Laldampuia   8'
2 December 2016 Chanmari 4–1 Aizawl
Chhangte   3'
Zote   11'
Rohmingthanga   22' OG
Lalrinchhana   49'
Report Hnamte   21'

Leg 2

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8 December 2016 Chanmari West 0–1 Bethlehem VT
Report Apuia
9 December 2016 Aizawl 1–2 Chanmari
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Final

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16 December 2016 Bethlehem VT 0–3 Chanmari Aizawl
Report Umunnakwe   32'
Chhangte   55'
Malsawmtluanga   90+2'
Stadium: Lammual Stadium

Awards

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After the league final, the following awards and respective winners were announced:[3]

Award Player/Club
Best player   Malsawmfela
Golden boot   Laldampuia Tochhawng
Best forward   Malsawmfela
Best midfielder   Lalruatfela Zote
Best defender   Lalhlimpuia
Best goalkeeper   Malsawmdawngzela

References

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  1. ^ a b "MPL5 Champhai lamah". Inkhel. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Aizawl FC are Mizo Premier League Champions". The All India Football Federation. 17 December 2016. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  3. ^ "MPL 5 Champions Chanmari". Inkhel. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
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