Dr. T Ao Trophy: Kohima, Chümoukedima, Mokokchung secure second wins

KOHIMA — On Tuesday, Kohima, Chümoukedima, and Mokokchung each secured their second win in the ongoing Dr. T Ao Trophy, strengthening their positions on the group chart.

Mon secured an important victory, while Niuland, who had easily defeated Shamator in their last match, failed to extend their winning streak at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

The day’s matches began with Kohima facing Meluri. Kohima once again delivered a decisive 5–1 victory over Meluri. The hosting district had earlier secured a 3–0 win over Tseminyu in the opening match last week.

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Kevizakie scored the opening goal for Kohima in the sixth minute, while Nisede netted another in the 15th minute. Kevisanyu scored twice, in the 19th and 35+1 minutes, respectively, while Thejasetou scored the fifth goal for the team. The lone goal for Meluri was scored by Asie.

Chümoukedima defeated Noklak 4–0 in match 11. In their first match against Longleng, Chümoukedima had secured a 1–0 victory.

The first goal of the match came in the 25th minute when Kekru opened the scoring with a composed finish. Shortly after, Paotinsat added a second goal in the 45th minute. The third goal followed in the 55th minute when Vikholie found the net, while Kekru struck again in the second-half stoppage time (70+2 minutes), sealing a comprehensive performance.

Noklak struggled to create clear chances and were pinned back for large portions of the contest.

Mokokchung crushed Kiphire 6–0 in match 12. Earlier, Mokokchung had outclassed Wokha with a 3–1 victory.

Shortly after the match began, Nyeiwang of Kiphire scored an own goal in the 12th minute, giving Mokokchung the lead. A few minutes later, Tongpangnokdang doubled the advantage with a composed strike. Sentisang then completed a hat-trick with goals in the 36th, 41st, and 48th minutes. Substitute Moajang added a sixth goal in the 67th minute, sealing a memorable victory for Mokokchung.

A stiff competition sealed the day’s matches as Mon took the upper hand with a 2–1 win over Niuland. This victory is crucial for Mon, as their first match of the tournament against Tuensang ended in a draw last week.

After much pressure from both sides, Tingshak scored the first goal just before half-time (38th minute) from a distance. The team’s lead was doubled by Laiwang Bohham in the 54th minute. Less than two minutes later, Hivika netted a much-needed goal for Niuland in the 56th minute.

However, that was not enough to secure a win, as Mon had already taken the advantage.

Niuland opened the week’s matches by thrashing Shamator 9–0 on August 4.

August 6 matches (Wednesday)

Match 14: Tseminyu vs Peren (9 am)

Match 15: Shamator vs Zunheboto (11 am)

Match 16: Wokha vs Phek (1 pm)

Match 17: Dimapur vs Longleng (3 pm)