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]
| Season | 2016–17 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Chanmari (2nd title) |
← 2015–16 2017–18 → | |
Aizawl were the defending champions coming into the season.[2]
Teams
edit- Aizawl
- BVT
- Chanmari
- Chanmari West
- Chhinga Veng
- Dinthar
- Ramhlun North
- Zo United
League table
edit| 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
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored
Finals
editBracket
edit| 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
editLeg 1
edit| 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' OGLalrinchhana 49' |
Report | Hnamte 21' |
Leg 2
edit| 8 December 2016 | Chanmari West | 0–1 | Bethlehem VT | |
| Report | Apuia |
Final
edit| 16 December 2016 | Bethlehem VT | 0–3 | Chanmari | Aizawl |
| Report | Umunnakwe 32' Chhangte 55'Malsawmtluanga 90+2' |
Stadium: Lammual Stadium |
Awards
editAfter 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
edit- ^ a b "MPL5 Champhai lamah". Inkhel. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "MPL 5 Champions Chanmari". Inkhel. 16 December 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2016.