The Nagaland Super League (NSL) match day 5 was held on February 8. The match between Red Scars Football Club and Longterok FC was held at the IG Stadium Kohima.

The Match Summary provided by the NSL media are as follows:

Brief overview of the match

A hard-fought contest between Longterok FC and Red Scars FC ended in a thrilling 1-1 draw. Both teams started strong, with Longterok FC dominating offensively but struggling to convert their chances. RSFC’s counterattacks and defensive resilience kept them competitive, ultimately leading to an evenly contested match.

Player of the Match: Molutsupong (Jersey No. 6) from Red Scars FC

Molutsupong put in a standout performance, anchoring RSFC’s defense and ensuring they held off Longterok FC’s relentless attacks.

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Team Performance

Red Scars Football Club : RSFC absorbed Longterok’s pressure well, remaining compact in defense while launching effective counterattacks. Their patience paid off with a well-executed first-half goal.

Longterok Football Club: Longterok FC dominated possession and created multiple goal-scoring opportunities but struggled with accuracy in front of goal. Their high-paced attacking approach led to many fouls and missed chances.

Next Fixtures

Red Scars Football Club :[ Nagaland United Sports Club, 15th of February 2:00PM at Chumoukedima Football Stadium]

Longterok Football Club: [Nagaland United Sports Club, 12th of February 5:00PM at Chumoukedima Football Stadium]

Closing Note

A well-contested match saw both teams give their all, with Longterok FC dominating but failing to capitalize on chances, while RSFC’s defensive structure and counterattacking abilities earned them a valuable point.