Day five of the ongoing 15th Lotha Football Championship produced a flurry of goals and thrilling encounters as four matches were played at the local ground.

In the opening fixture, Nitsu Yan FC registered a comfortable 2-0 victory over Star Madrid FC. Yiben Ezung broke the deadlock in the 12th minute before Axenmongba doubled the lead just five minutes later, sealing the win for Nitsu Yan.

The second match of the day turned into a goal fest as Friends Club FC demolished Emirates FC 14-2 in a one-sided affair. The contest began evenly with both sides scoring twice within the first ten minutes, Nesidie Peseyie netting for Friends Club in the 1st minute, while Zachamo Ovung equalised in the 5th. Renjamo restored the lead in the 9th minute, only for Zachamo to level again in the 10th. From there, Friends Club took complete control, spearheaded by Renjamo who scored an astonishing eight goals (18’, 24’, 35’, 38’, 52’, 63’, 72+2). Lirhonthung added a brace (22’, 50’), Joel Haokip scored twice (28’, 60’) and also forced an own goal (65’), completing the emphatic 14-2 triumph.

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Airfield Colony FC edged past Tsumang FC 2-1 in the third match. After a goalless first half, Vizo opened the scoring in the 57th minute. Sulanthung equalised almost immediately for Tsumang, but Chenithung’s strike in the 67th minute proved decisive as Airfield Colony secured the win.

In the day’s final encounter, Yon Sporting Club defeated Old Changsu FC 2-0. Yongsen Ao scored in the 13th minute, while Sentisang added another in the 48th to ensure a comfortable victory.

The last group stage qualifying matches are scheduled for February 3:

Airfield Colony FC vs Star Madrid FC

Yon Sporting Club vs Flamingo FC

NRFC vs Nitsu Yan FC