Sikkim: S-A Division S-League resumes with a thrilling draw and a dominant victory for Sang Mustang FC

The SFA 'A' Division S-League made its highly anticipated return on Tuesday with two exciting matches held at Paljor Stadium. The day witnessed a thrilling 2-2 draw between Sikkim Aakraman FC and Sikkim Police, followed by a dominant 4-0 victory for Sang Mustang FC over Gangtok Himalayan SC.

The first match of the day was an intense encounter between Sikkim Aakraman FC and Sikkim Police. The police team took an early lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from Surag Chettri. Holding on to their advantage through much of the first half, Sikkim Police seemed in control. However, Sikkim Aakraman FC made a strong comeback in the second half, with Ayuk Hang Limboo equalizing in the 59th minute. Just three minutes later, Prashant Rai gave Aakraman the lead, making it 2-1.

Despite the setback, Sikkim Police showed great resilience. In the 83rd minute, Sangay Chopel Bhutia leveled the score at 2-2, and neither team could find a winner in the closing moments, resulting in a hard-fought draw.

The second match saw Sang Mustang FC take full control, dominating Gangtok Himalayan SC with a 4-0 victory. Roman Subba opened the scoring in the 25th minute, giving Mustang FC a well-deserved lead. However, the star of the match was undoubtedly Pravin Rai, who scored a sensational hat-trick, finding the back of the net in the 55th, 61st, and 63rd minutes to secure an emphatic win for his team.