Mizoram crushes SAI 6-2, Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka bag hat-tricks in U-20 semis
Synopsis
Mizoram's attacking prowess was on full display as they dismantled SAI 6-2 in the quarter-finals. With two hat-tricks from Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka, Mizoram's pace and movement proved too much for a SAI defence that crumbled from the third minute onwards. The victory sends them to the semi-finals with a statement performance.
Key Takeaways
Mizoram defeated SAI 6-2 in the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship quarter-finals on 9 May 2026 .
Lalrinfela Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka each scored hat-tricks, combining for all six goals.
Vanlalramnghaka opened the scoring in the third minute after intercepting a loose backpass.
SAI scored through Onam Romio Singh (10th minute) and Pangai Konyak (63rd minute).
Ralte converted a penalty in the 82nd minute to complete his hat-trick.
Meghalaya beat Bihar 3-1 and Rajasthan defeated Andhra Pradesh 2-0 in other matches on the same day.
Mizoram advanced to the semi-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship with a dominant 6-2 quarter-final victory over SAI at the RK Ashram Ground 1 in Narainpur on 9 May 2026. Forwards Lalrinfela Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka each completed hat-tricks in a ruthless attacking performance that exposed SAI's defensive frailties from the opening minutes.
Mizoram's clinical start
Vanlalramnghaka struck in just the third minute after intercepting a loose SAI backpass, calmly finishing past goalkeeper Chanambam Mangal Singh. Ralte doubled the lead three minutes later, controlling a superb cross from Henry Malsawmtluanga before composing a finish to make it 2-0. The early onslaught set the tone for a one-sided contest.
SAI's brief resistance
SAI pulled one back in the 10th minute when Onam Romio Singh rose unmarked to head home a delivery from Devarshi S. The goal offered temporary reprieve, but Mizoram's pace and movement continued to dismantle the SAI defence. Ralte restored Mizoram's three-goal buffer in the 39th minute after a goalkeeper error, tapping into an empty net to make it 3-1 at the interval.
Second-half demolition
Mizoram resumed with relentless intensity and effectively sealed the tie within two minutes of the restart. Vanlalramnghaka latched onto a through ball in the 51st minute, finishing confidently, before completing his hat-trick two minutes later with a powerful right-footed strike that gave Mangal Singh no chance. Pangai Konyak scored a consolation for SAI in the 63rd minute, but Mizoram remained firmly in control.
Ralte's penalty seals the rout
Ralte completed his own hat-trick in the 82nd minute after Anand B fouled Mesak C Lalrinngheta inside the box. The forward stepped up and calmly converted the penalty to cap a dominant evening. Mizoram now faces a semi-final showdown, while SAI's tournament campaign ends.
Other quarter-final results
In parallel matches on 9 May, Meghalaya opened their Group A campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bihar. Menangpyndap Khongjee scored a brace, with Samborlang Lante opening the scoring in the 21st minute. Md Sadique Rahman scored Bihar's sole goal in the 48th minute. Rajasthan also began their tournament with a comfortable 2-0 win over Andhra Pradesh, with Angshuman Meena scoring in the third minute and Rudra Pratap Singh sealing the result in the 69th minute.
Point of View
Early dominance often translates to tournament progression. Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka's combined six goals signal Mizoram as a serious contender for the title, provided they maintain this intensity in the semi-finals.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between Mizoram and SAI?
Mizoram defeated SAI 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men's National Football Championship on 9 May 2026. The victory sent Mizoram to the semi-finals.
Who scored hat-tricks in the Mizoram vs SAI match?
Lalrinfela Ralte and Vanlalramnghaka each scored hat-tricks for Mizoram. Ralte's goals came in the 6th, 39th, and 82nd (penalty) minutes, while Vanlalramnghaka scored in the 3rd, 51st, and 53rd minutes.
When did Mizoram take the lead against SAI?
Mizoram took the lead in just the third minute through Vanlalramnghaka, who intercepted a loose SAI backpass and calmly finished past goalkeeper Chanambam Mangal Singh.
What were the other quarter-final results on 9 May?
Meghalaya defeated Bihar 3-1, with Menangpyndap Khongjee scoring a brace. Rajasthan beat Andhra Pradesh 2-0, with Angshuman Meena and Rudra Pratap Singh scoring.
