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[caption id="attachment_42586" align="aligncenter" width="580"] Zotea Ralte scored the winner against Mohun Bagan on Saturday. Image Source: XtraTime[/caption] Aizawl, Sabyasachi Bagchi: Zohmingliana Ralte, who joined Aizawl Fc from DSK Shivajians scores the all important goal of the match which sees Aizawl edging towards the top spot of the I-League. In an exclusive interview to www.xtratime.in correspondent Sabyasachi Bagchi, Zotea says that it is a pleasure to play for such fans. XT: Since when are you playing for Aizawl FC? Zotea: I was playing for DSK, but since I am from Mizoram and Aizawl wanted me, so they released me. XT: Why do you want to play in Aizawl FC? Zotea:  I am a local player and this is where I wanted to play in the I-League. XT: Who are the members in your family? Zotea: I have two sisters and one brother back at home. XT: Are you the elder brother? Zotea: Yes I am the elder brother of the family. XT: What does your father do? Zotea: He is a politician. He was a local councilor before and now he is a Chairman in Aizawl. XT: Where do you stay? Zotea: I stay nearby in an area called Ramzansouth. XT: What is the influence of Khalid Jamil in your life? How do you look up to him? Zotea: We both share a very friendly relationship. He understands my problems and helps me to rectify them. XT: Today was the last home game and you guys have won all the home matches. What is your say on the support of the fans? Zotea: The fans have been great, they always support us no matter what. It is a pleasure to play for such fans. They motivate us to a great extent. XT:  How did you feel after scoring the goal and winning the match? Zotea: I felt great, it was an amazing experience. I am very happy. XT: Who is your Football idol? Zotea: Rio Ferdinand. XT: What did you do the day before? Zotea:  After practice, I went out to freshen my mind, ate out and then slept. XT: What are your thoughts on the upcoming match? Zotea: The tournament is not yet over, we are fighting and we will win the league.