The Nagaland Super League (Match Day 9) held on February 26 at IG Stadium, Kohima was played between Frontier Warriors FC and Longterok FC.

The match update provided by the NSL media are as follows:

Final Score: Frontier Warriors FC 2-3 Longterok FC

Match Summary:

A dramatic second-half comeback by Frontier Warriors FC fell just short as Longterok FC secured a 3-2 victory in a thrilling Nagaland Super League clash. Despite trailing 0-2 at halftime, FWFC surged back with two goals but conceded a late winner to Longterok’s Manton in the 91^st minute.

Key Moments:

• First Half:

○ 24’ – Assumi (LFC) broke the deadlock with a powerful strike from outside the box.

○ 26’ – Assumi doubled Longterok’s lead with his second goal in three minutes.

○ 30’ – Longterok FC’s Arap Konyak delivered a brilliant cross, nearly setting up another chance.

• Second Half:

○ 46’ – Penalty awarded to FWFC after a foul in the box. Ayenmongba struck the crossbar, but Mughahuto Chishi reacted quickest to score the rebound (FWFC

1-2 LFC).

○ 51’ – FWFC’s Pete rattled the woodwork for the second time in the match.

○ 58’ – Ayenmongba headed home a pinpoint cross from Dangmei to level the score (FWFC 2-2 LFC).

○ 63’ – Ayenmangba dribbled past three defenders but fired just wide.

○ 66’ – Mughahuto hit the crossbar again from a cutback.

○ 91’ – Manton (LFC) scored a spectacular long-range shot to secure the win in stoppage time.

Match Analysis:

• First Half: Longterok dominated possession (59%) and clinical finishing, with Assumi starring as a double scorer. FWFC struggled defensively but showed resilience with 6 shots (4 on target).
• Second Half: FWFC erupted with an attacking display, registering 12 shots (10 on target) and pulling level through Ayenmongba and Mughahuto Chishi. However, defensive errors and missed chances proved costly, culminating in Manton’s late winner.

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Post-Match Reaction:

• Longterok’s late winner keeps them in contention for the NSL title, while Frontier Warriors’ late collapse raises questions about their defensive stability.
• Man of the Match: Manton (LFC) for his spectacular goal and match-winning impact.

Next Fixtures:

• Longterok FC: 27 United FC |1^st March | IG Stadium Kohima | 2 PM
• Frontier Warriors FC: Red Scars |1^st March | IG Stadium Kohima | 5 PM