Match day-4 of the ongoing Dr. T Ao Trophy 24th Inter-District Football Championship 2025 continue to thrill as the host team Kohima, Chümoukedima, Mokokchung and Mon registered wins on Tuesday to edge higher in their respective group standings. The tournament is being played at the Indira Gandhi (IG) Stadium, Kohima.
Playing the first match of the day, Kohima put on a footballing clinic in their decisive 5–1 victory over Meluri. With aggressive pressing, pinpoint passes, and clinical finishing, Kohima asserted dominance early and maintained control throughout the match.
The skipper of the host team, Kevisanyü Peseyie delivered a stunning brace while teammates Kevizakie, Nisede and Thejasetuo netted a goal each to boost Kohima’s goal tally. Meluri’s Asie scored a late goal in the second half but it was too late to do much damage to their opponent’s scoresheet.
In the second match, Chümoukedima produced a dominant display sweeping aside Noklak with a convincing 4-0 victory that underlined their attacking strength and tactical discipline.
The match began with Chümoukedima immediately asserting control through crisp passing and relentless attack. Kekru opened Chümoukedima’s account in the 25th minute which was followed by Paotinsat’s goal in the 45th minute. Vikholie found the net in the 55th minute while Kekru struck again in the stoppage time (70’+2), sealing a comprehensive performance.
Noklak, meanwhile, struggled to create clear chances and were pinned back for large portions of the contest.
Neithovilie’s exceptional leadership as goalkeeper and captain of Chümoukedima was noteworthy, as he showcased remarkable precision in ball distribution and pulling off incredible saves to secure a clean sheet.
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The day’s third match also saw a similar one-sided scoreline as Mokokchung delivered a commanding performance, routing Kiphire 6-0 in a contest marked by clinical finishing, relentless pressure, and defensive lapses from their opponents.
The tone was set early when Nyeiwang of Kiphire inadvertently turned the ball into his own net in the 12th minute, gifting Mokokchung an early advantage.
Barely six minutes later, Tongpangnokdang doubled the lead with a composed strike to put Mokokchung firmly in control.
Kiphire struggled to recover from the early setbacks, and Mokokchung striker Sentisang took full advantage, scoring a devastating hat-trick with goals in the 36th, 41st, and 48th minutes.
Substitute Moajang added a sixth goal in the 67th minute, sealing a memorable victory for Mokokchung.
Mokokchung were dominant in every aspect—assertive in midfield, ruthless in front of goal, and organized defensively. For Kiphire, this heavy defeat will prompt serious reflection, particularly in terms of defensive discipline and resilience under pressure.
Meanwhile, in one of the most explosive and fiercely contested matches of the tournament so far, Mon edged past Niuland 2-1 in an unforgettable showdown that brimmed with drama, passion, and intensity.
From the opening whistle, it was clear this would be no ordinary encounter. Both teams tore into each other with aggression and purpose, each determined to seize the upper hand.
Mon finally broke the deadlock in the 38th minute, when Tingshak unleashed a powerful strike that sent the crowd into raptures.
Shortly after the restart, Laiwang Bohham doubled Mon’s advantage with an opportunistic finish in the 54th minute, capping a period of relentless pressure that left Niuland reeling.
But the contest was far from over. Just two minutes later, Hivika responded for Niuland in the 56th minute, slotting home to set up a frenetic finale. The goal ignited a wave of attacks from Niuland, who threw everything forward in search of an equalizer.
Tempers flared as tackles flew in but Mon dug deep, defending with remarkable resilience to hold off the onslaught and seal a famous victory.
Day-5 (August 6) fixture:
Tseminyu Vs Peren- 9AM
Shamator Vs Zunheboto- 11AM
Wokha Vs Phek – 1PM
Dimapur Vs Longleng- 3PM
