Kohima, Phek and Longleng registered victories, while Niuland and Chümoukedima shared points in the four matches played on Thursday on the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship, Silver Jubilee Edition, at Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma, Mokokchung.
Kohima defeated Tseminyu 4-2, Phek came from behind to beat Peren 4-1, and Longleng secured a 4-1 victory over Shamator. In the opening match of the day, Niuland and Chümoukedima played out a 2-2 draw.
The Silver Jubilee edition, which began on October 13, features teams representing 17 districts of Nagaland and is being held at the newly built Renpo Lu Sports Complex.
Niuland and Chümoukedima share points in 2-2 draw
Niuland District FA and Chümoukedima District FA played out a 2-2 draw in Match No. 5.
Niuland captain Kakhevi opened the scoring in the sixth minute, but Chümoukedima equalised a minute later through Vikedo Ratsa, who converted a penalty.
Chümoukedima took the lead through Visalie in the 49th minute. Niuland responded with Thulunso converting a penalty in the 58th minute to restore parity at 2-2.
Neither side could find a winner in the remaining minutes.
Niuland dominated possession with 60% and recorded 17 shots, including 10 on target, compared to Chümoukedima’s eight shots and three on target. Niuland earned six corners, while Chümoukedima had three.
Chümoukedima’s Nyiewang Konyak received a yellow card. Chümoukedima committed 12 fouls compared to Niuland’s four.
Phek recover from early setback to defeat Peren
Phek District FA came from behind to defeat Peren District FA 4-1 in Match No. 6.
Peren took an early lead through Keyisiebe in the sixth minute. Phek equalised through Vaporayi in the 27th minute before Metshetsho scored in first-half stoppage time (35+2) to give Phek a 2-1 lead at the break.
Vebizo extended the advantage in the 68th minute, while Thujosa added the fourth in the 73rd minute (70+3) to complete the comeback.
The victory gave Phek a three-goal margin after conceding the opening goal of the match.
Longleng defeat Shamator 4-1
Longleng District FA registered a 4-1 win over Shamator District FA in Match No. 7.
B. Mantong opened the scoring for Longleng in the 20th minute, and Shepa B doubled the lead in the 32nd minute as Longleng went into the break with a two-goal advantage.
Shamator reduced the deficit through Tsulunkhiung in the 48th minute, but Yahoktenba restored Longleng’s two-goal lead in the 55th minute. I. Phongnyei converted a penalty in the 67th minute to complete the 4-1 victory.
Longleng enjoyed 60% possession and recorded seven shots on target against Shamator’s four. Longleng also won four corners, while Shamator managed one.
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Kohima beat Tseminyu 4-2 as Kevizakie scores hat-trick
Kohima District Football Association defeated Tseminyu District FA 4-2 in Match No. 8, with Kevizakie scoring a hat-trick to lead his side to victory.
Kohima took the lead through Noulevituo in first-half stoppage time (35+4), before Kevizakie doubled the advantage in the 41st minute.
Tseminyu responded in the second half, with Nyithong scoring in the 57th minute. Kevizakie restored Kohima’s two-goal cushion in the 65th minute, but Adan pulled one back for Tseminyu a minute later to make it 3-2.
Kevizakie completed his hat-trick in second-half stoppage time (70+2) to seal Kohima’s 4-2 win.
Kohima registered nine shots on target against Tseminyu’s six and earned eight corners compared to Tseminyu’s four. Kohima had 60% possession, while Tseminyu accounted for the remaining 40%.
Kevizolie and Petevizo of Kohima received yellow cards in the 48th and 56th minutes, respectively.
Wednesday’s results
Three matches were played on Wednesday, October 14, with Tuensang and Zunheboto recording big wins before Mon edged Dimapur in a closely contested encounter.
Tuensang District FA 9-0 Meluri District FA (Match No. 2)
Tuensang produced the biggest win among Wednesday’s fixtures, defeating Meluri 9-0. Bichumli opened the scoring in the second minute, followed by Ayenmongba in the seventh. Ayenmongba went on to complete a hat-trick with goals in the 32nd and 48th minutes.
Relithong scored twice in the 31st and 60th minutes, while Bongcheli M. (51′), Besuchingmak (64′) and Yimtitopong (70′) added the remaining goals.
Tuensang recorded 75% possession and 15 shots on target from 17 attempts. Tuensang’s Namang Yimjong received a red card in the 16th minute, while Bongcheli M. and Imti Kumzuk were shown yellow cards.
Zunheboto District FA 7-0 Noklak District FA (Match No. 3)
Zunheboto defeated Noklak 7-0, with Atopu scoring a hat-trick in the 12th, 20th and 26th minutes. Pulovi added a goal in the 34th minute.
In the second half, Mangholen scored in the 52nd minute, Tohika in the 61st and Ato in the 65th to complete the victory.
Zunheboto enjoyed 65% possession and registered 11 shots on target from 13 attempts. Mangholen and Kanavi received yellow cards.
Mon District FA 1-0 Dimapur District FA (Match No. 4)
Mon edged Dimapur 1-0, with Eshong Konyak scoring the decisive goal in the 56th minute.
The sides were evenly matched in possession, with 50% each, and Mon held on to its second-half lead to secure the win. Mon earned five corners against Dimapur’s three, while Tsemsemeren Imsong of Dimapur received a yellow card in the 37th minute.
The 25th Dr T Ao Trophy, marking its Silver Jubilee edition, runs from October 13 to 29 and brings together all 17 district teams from across Nagaland. The tournament honours Dr Talimeren Ao, who captained the Indian football team at the 1948 London Olympics.
