FC Raengdai Dominate Chhaygaon FC in Five-Goal Thriller

May 16, 2026 – FC Raengdai produced a commanding performance to see off Chhaygaon FC 4–2 in the Indian I-League 2nd Division at their home ground. The victory keeps Raengdai’s promotion hopes alive, while Chhaygaon are left to rue defensive lapses in a match that saw five goals before the hour mark.

Match Overview

From the first whistle, Raengdai pressed high and forced Chhaygaon into errors. The home side’s aggressive approach paid off inside the opening 20 minutes, with two quick goals that set the tone. Chhaygaon pulled one back before halftime, but Raengdai restored their two-goal advantage early in the second half. A third Raengdai strike sealed the result, though a late consolation from Chhaygaon added gloss to the scoreline.

First-Half Fireworks

Raengdai opened the scoring in the 12th minute when a slick passing move split the Chhaygaon defense, allowing striker Lalrinpuia to slot home from close range. Just eight minutes later, midfielder Bishal Thapa doubled the lead with a powerful drive from the edge of the box that left the visiting keeper stranded.

Chhaygaon responded well, however, and reduced the deficit in the 38th minute through a well-taken free kick by Moinul Haque. The goal gave the visitors hope going into the break, but Raengdai’s relentless attacking mentality never wavered.

Second-Half Decisive Blow

The home side came out firing after the interval. In the 52nd minute, Raengdai earned a penalty after a clumsy challenge inside the box. Captain David Remruatpuia stepped up and coolly converted to make it 3–1. Barely ten minutes later, substitute Samuel Lalmuanpuia added a fourth with a clinical finish from a counterattack, effectively killing the contest.

Chhaygaon never stopped fighting and pulled a goal back in the 78th minute through Jitendra Singh, but it proved too little, too late. Raengdai’s defense held firm in the final stages to secure the three points.

Key Performers

• David Remruatpuia (FC Raengdai) – The captain led by example, scoring a penalty and organizing the midfield.
• Bishal Thapa (FC Raengdai) – A goal and an assist, constantly threatening from wide areas.
• Moinul Haque (Chhaygaon FC) – Scored a brilliant free kick and was a creative spark in an otherwise tough outing.

Season Implications

FC Raengdai’s win lifts them into the top half of the I-League 2nd Division standings, keeping them in the hunt for a possible promotion playoff spot. For Chhaygaon FC, the defeat is a setback in their mid-table campaign, though their spirited fightback suggests they can trouble stronger sides on their day.

With several matches still to play, Raengdai will look to build on this result, while Chhaygaon must tighten their defense ahead of their next fixture.