Chenniyain FC makes it to quarterfinal round

Saturday, Nov 16, 2024 22:15 [IST]

Last Update: Friday, Nov 15, 2024 16:34 [IST]

Chenniyain FC makes it to quarterfinal round

GANGTOK,: Chennaiyin FC edged past Diamond Harbour 1-0 on Friday to reach the quarterfinal round of the 40th Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament here at Paljor Stadium.

The all-important goal was scored by substitute Makakmayum Daniyal in the 51st minute. He was also declared the ‘Man of the Match’.

Chennaiyin FC now takes on tournament favourites Church Boys United, Nepal in the quarterfinal on November 19.

On Saturday, I-League side Gokulam FC Kerala plays against Transport United FC, Bhutan in the first quarterfinal match of the tournament. The Kerala club had narrowly defeated Sikkim Police in its pre-quarterfinal match while the Bhutan club has been given a directed quarterfinal berth.

 

 

(Pic: DR Dulal)

 

Today’s Match

Gokulam FC vs Transport United FC Bhutan

 

Peep! 2 pm

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi