Dilong pose for the lens after winning the Mokokchung
Inter-Ward Football Tournament 2025 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung,
on Saturday.
- MOKOKCHUNG — Underdog
Dilong defeated Sangtemla 2-0 to win the Mokokchung Inter-Ward Football
Tournament 2025, organised by the Marepkong Youth Association at Imkongmeren
Sports Complex, Mokokchung, on Saturday.
- Sangtemla, the favourites, dominated early play and created
several chances but failed to score. In the first half, Meyasenba missed a
penalty, and two close-range shots hit the goalpost. Despite Sangtemla’s
pressure, Dilong’s defence held firm, and the score remained 0-0 at halftime.
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- The match remained competitive in the second half, with
Sangtemla continuing to push for a goal. Dilong took the lead in the 76th
minute when Takotuba outpaced the Sangtemla defenders and scored. As Sangtemla
sought an equaliser, Dilong’s defence remained resolute. In the 90+2nd minute,
Temsutoshi scored from a rebound off a corner kick, sealing a 2-0 win for
Dilong.
- Dilong won INR 50,000, certificates, and the trophy, while
Sangtemla received INR 30,000 and certificates.
- Individual awards included Best Discipline Team/Fair Play
(Kumlong), Best Coach (Bendangsunep, Dilong), Emerging Player (Longkham,
Sungkomen), Highest Scorer (Tarepnungsang, Sungkomen), Best Goalkeeper
(Imtisashi, Dilong), and Player of the Tournament (Nungshisashi, Sangtemla).
