As the 25th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy moved its venue to Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Chümoukedima on Tuesday, Football 4 Change (F4C) defeated Sechü Zubza Football Academy 5-2. The tournament matches will be played at Chümoukedima Football Stadium till October 1 before returning to Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima.
Playing the 16th match of the championship, F4C’s Nehminlun found opened the account in the 25th minute which was followed by a brace each from Lungin in the 40th and 58th minutes and Alpha in the 80th and 90+1 minutes. Sechü Zubza put up a good fight and scored in the dying minutes of the match with Rokosalie Nipu scoring in the 85th minute and Vimeyieto Nipu doubling the goal at extra time 90+4 minutes. However, they could not match F4C’s scoreboard.
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Former Naga Students’ Federation president Subenthung Kithan graced the first match at the new venue as Match Patron.
The Player of the Match was awarded to Abelson of Football 4 Change. The award was handed over by Kevizayie Peter, convernor Committee of Chümoukedima Football Stadium.
