Sreenidi Deccan secured a hard‑fought 2-1 victory over Chanmari FC in the Indian League Division 1 on 16 May 2026. The match, played at the Deccan Arena, saw the home team come from behind to claim all three points, maintaining their strong position in the league table. A spirited second‑half performance turned the game around.

Match Summary

Chanmari FC took a surprise lead in the 25th minute. A counter‑attack caught Sreenidi Deccan off guard, and winger Samuel Lalmuanpuia fired a powerful shot into the top corner from the edge of the box. The visitors held the lead for the remainder of the first half, with Sreenidi struggling to break down a compact defence.

Second‑Half Comeback

Sreenidi Deccan emerged from the interval with renewed energy. Manager Carlos Vaz made a tactical switch, pushing an extra man into midfield, and it paid off quickly. In the 53rd minute, midfielder David Castañeda equalised with a close‑range finish after a goalmouth scramble. The home side piled on pressure, and in the 78th minute, striker Asif Hussain scored the winner, heading home a cross from the right wing.

League Implications

The victory lifts Sreenidi Deccan to 34 points from 16 matches, keeping them in the top three of the Indian League Division 1 standings. Chanmari FC remain in mid‑table on 23 points, now seven points adrift of the playoff places. Sreenidi’s ability to fight back underlines their credentials as title contenders.