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

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

Teams

League table
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:
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored

Finals

Bracket
  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  

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

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

Awards

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
  1. "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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