Mongsenbai, Yimyu and Arkong register wins on Day 2 of Mokokchung Inter-Ward Football Tournament with exciting matches unfolding.
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UNGMA — Mongsenbai edged past Marepkong with a comfortable 2-0 victory in a group-stage encounter of the ongoing 7th Mokokchung Inter-Ward Football Tournament at Senayangba Government Higher Secondary School Ground, Ungma, on Wednesday.
Noktenba opened the scoring in the 34th minute before Imnatoshi doubled the lead in the 57th minute to seal all three points for Mongsenbai.
In another high-scoring encounter, Yimyu defeated Lijaba Lijen 3-2. Temsuchiba gave Yimyu a dream start with a goal in the 2nd minute. Imnasunep Jamir added a second in the 32nd minute, while Somba made it 3-0 just before half-time with a strike in the 43rd minute.
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Lijaba Lijen mounted a strong second-half comeback, with Suponglemba scoring twice — in the 52nd and 61st minutes — but fell short of an equaliser. Yellow cards were shown to Imtisunep of Yimyu and Imenukshi.
Meanwhile, Arkong produced a dominant display to beat Majakong 4-2. Moasangba put Arkong ahead in the 10th minute, while Manwong scored a brace (40th and 53rd minutes). Talijungba added the fourth in the 61st minute.
Majakong responded through Bapen (55th) and Imlitangit (62nd), but it proved too little, too late.