9th Frolic Cup: Longol FC, Simlai advance to next round

James Swu declaring the Frolic Cup tournament open on Friday.

• DIMAPUR —  The 9th edition of the biennial Frolic Cup, organised by the Frolic Club, kick-started at Medziphema local ground on Friday, with 21 teams vying for the trophy.
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• In the opening match between Eimi Sporting Club and Longol FC, Eimi SC dominated the first half with two goals coming through the boots of Nikato and Longoulen, respectively, an update stated.
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• But the second half saw a more determined Longol FC, who finally found their combination as Ngulminthang took the lead with a goal, followed by a brace from Haochon. The match ended 3-2 in favour of Longol FC.

Also read: Frolic Cup to kick off in Medziphema on April 4

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• In the afternoon match, FC Simlai completely dominated Skylight FC right from the first whistle. Despite Skylight’s Pagin making the breakthrough in 15th minute with a spectacular goal, Simlai’s Ngulgouhad found the equaliser in the 35th minute.
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• The second half saw the Simlai boys pouring goals in rapid succession; Ngulgoulal in the 39th minute, Moses (51st min.), Henkhohao (56th min.) and Lamginmang (65th min.). At the end of regulation time, the scoreboard read 5-1 in favour of Simlai.
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• Earlier, James Swu, Additional Deputy Commissioner Medziphema, the chief guest for the inaugural function, in his address, acknowledged Frolic Club’s role in providing a platform to players which, he said, is evident from the 14 players from Medziphema area who took part in the recently concluded Nagaland Super League.
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•  Exhorting the participants, Swu emphasised that only through discipline can a person aspire to succeed in any chosen field.
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• Saturday matches
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• 07:30 am - United Falcon Club vs. Lazer FC
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• 09:00 am - Medziphema FC vs. Khannougoul FC
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• 01:30 pm - Detroit FC vs. Dream Team Tsiepama
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• 03:00pm - Libra FC vs. Piphema United