Rajasthan United Secures Victory Over Chanmari FC in Indian Football League

Rajasthan United Triumphs with a 2-0 Win

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 1: Rajasthan United clinched a 2-0 victory against Chanmari FC, thanks to two second-half goals from Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna. This win propelled them temporarily to the top of the Indian Football League 2025-26 standings at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday.

With this result, the Desert Warriors now hold 11 points from six matches, while Chanmari FC remains in eighth place with five points from the same number of games. Amadou Soukouna was named Player of the Match, as reported by the AIFF.

In his first match as head coach, Dipankur Sharma of Chanmari FC made three changes to the starting lineup, introducing foreign defenders Kyle Degelman and Marlon Angel, while KC Malsawmsanga replaced Joel Lalramengmawia in the attack. On the other hand, Vikrant Sharma kept the home side's lineup unchanged.

Chanmari FC began the match with more attacking vigor, utilizing the speed of KC Malsawmsanga and Jota on the flanks. Conversely, Rajasthan United focused on building play from the back, alternating between short passes and long balls aimed at Amadou Soukouna.

The best opportunity for Rajasthan came midway through the first half when Thomyo Shimray missed a chance by sending his shot wide from a right-side cross. Chanmari's Suanngaihmuana also failed to capitalize on a header that lacked power, following a cross from Malsawmsanga.

Both teams struggled to create clear chances in the heat, leading to a goalless first half.

Vikrant Sharma made a pivotal substitution at halftime, bringing on Naoba Meitei, who made an immediate impact. Just seven minutes after the restart, Meitei received the ball at the edge of the box, skillfully maneuvered past Degelman, and scored with a brilliant finish from a tight angle.

Rajasthan United extended their lead eight minutes later with a spectacular long-range goal from Amadou Soukouna. After regaining possession in midfield, Gautam Virwani delivered a straightforward pass to Soukouna, who unleashed a powerful shot from distance, beating the goalkeeper.

After establishing a two-goal lead, Rajasthan United fortified their defense, allowing Chanmari FC to press forward. Despite their efforts to find openings, the visitors struggled with their final passes and finishing, failing to challenge the home side's defense effectively as Rajasthan remained unbeaten at home.