Wokha delivered the most emphatic result of the fourth day of the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship Silver Jubilee Edition 2026, thrashing Meluri 8–0, as Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mon also secured victories in their respective fixtures at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma, on Friday.

The day featured contrasting contests, with Wokha producing an eight-goal display, Tuensang overturning a first-half deficit to defeat hosts Mokokchung 2–1, Zunheboto holding off Dimapur for a narrow 1–0 win, and Mon recovering from a goal down to beat Kiphire 3–1.

Wokha hit eight past Meluri

Wokha set the pace in Match No. 9 with two goals in quick succession, as Yibenthung opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Mhachio doubled the lead in the 16th. Saronbemo added a third in the 34th minute to give Wokha a commanding advantage.

Ekonthung extended the lead in the 38th minute, followed by Pibenthung in the 43rd. Ekonthung then completed his hat-trick with goals in the 48th and 52nd minutes, before Pibenthung scored his second in stoppage time at 70+2 minutes to complete the 8–0 victory.

Wokha recorded 18 shots, including 14 on target, and held 60% possession. Meluri managed 11 attempts, with three on target. Wokha also won nine corners to Meluri’s seven.

Tuensang come from behind to defeat Mokokchung

In Match No. 10, Tuensang rallied in the second half to defeat Mokokchung 2–1 after trailing at the break.

Imnatoshi put Mokokchung ahead in the 26th minute, and the hosts carried their 1–0 advantage into half-time. Tuensang responded immediately after the interval, with Ayenmongba equalising in the 45th minute before Bichumli scored in the 49th to complete the turnaround.

Tuensang maintained their lead to secure the win despite Mokokchung’s attempts to find an equaliser. Tuensang registered 15 shots, nine on target, while Mokokchung recorded 14 attempts, six of which were on target. Tuensang also held 55% possession and won eight corners.

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Atopu’s early goal gives Zunheboto victory

Zunheboto edged Dimapur 1–0 in Match No. 11, with Atopu’s seventh-minute strike proving decisive.

The early goal gave Zunheboto the advantage, but Dimapur continued to search for an equaliser, registering 17 shots and winning 10 corners. Zunheboto’s defence held firm despite the pressure, with the side recording 15 shots and four on target against Dimapur’s six shots on target.

Possession was relatively balanced, with Zunheboto holding 55% and Dimapur 45%. The contest also saw a casualty for Dimapur, with Vizokhotuo going down in the 48th minute.

Zunheboto preserved their slender lead until the final whistle to claim the three points.

Mon rally to beat Kiphire 3–1

Mon completed the day’s fixtures with a 3–1 comeback victory over Kiphire in Match No. 12.

Kiphire took the lead through Yotsase in the 28th minute, but Mon restored parity through Echung at 35+1 minutes. Mon then moved ahead through L. Nyamnyei in the 37th minute before Nokwang sealed the result in the 70th.

Mon controlled 70% of possession and recorded 13 shots, including nine on target. Kiphire registered 16 attempts, seven on target, but could not convert their opportunities into a comeback.

The result capped a productive day for Mon, who recovered from conceding first to secure a two-goal victory.

October 17 Fixtures:

The championship continues on Saturday, October 17, with four matches scheduled at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma.

Match No. 13 | 8:00 am: Kohima vs Longleng

Match No. 14 | 10:30 am: Tseminyu vs Shamator

Match No. 15 | 4:00 pm: Phek vs Chümoukedima

Match No. 16 | 6:30 pm: Niuland vs Peren