Kohima, Phek, and Longleng earn wins, while Niuland and Chümoukedima draw 2-2 in the Dr. T Ao Trophy.
UNGMA — Niuland and Chümoukedima played out a 2-2 draw, and Phek and Longleng recorded convincing 4-1 victories, while Kevizakie scored a decisive hat-trick to lead Kohima to a 4-2 win over Tseminyu on day two of the 25th Dr. T Ao Trophy (Inter-District Football Championship) at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex in Ungma, Mokokchung, on Thursday.
Niuland District Football Association and Chümoukedima District Football Association played out a 2-2 draw in an attacking encounter.
Niuland made a flying start, taking the lead in the sixth minute through captain Kakhevi. A minute later, Chümoukedima responded with a penalty converted by Vikedo Ratsa to level the score at 1-1.
Chümoukedima took the lead in the 49th minute through Visalie. However, Niuland fought back, and Thulunso converted a penalty in the 58th minute to restore parity at 2-2.
Niuland controlled 60 per cent of possession and registered 17 shots, including 10 on target, compared to Chümoukedima's 40 per cent possession, eight shots, and three on target. Niuland also won six corners, while Chümoukedima earned three. Chümoukedima committed 12 fouls compared to Niuland's four, and Chümoukedima's Nyiewang Konyak received a yellow card.
In the second match, Phek staged a comeback to secure a 4-1 victory over Peren.
Peren made an early breakthrough through Keyisiebe in the sixth minute. Phek responded strongly, with Vaporayi equalising in the 27th minute before Metshetsho scored in stoppage time (35+2') to put Phek ahead before the interval.
In the second half, Vebizo extended Phek's lead in the 68th minute, and Thujosa added the fourth goal in the 73rd minute (70+3') to seal the win.
In the third match, Longleng defeated Shamator 4-1.
Longleng took the lead in the 20th minute through B Mantong, before Shepa B doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute. Shamator responded through Tsulunkhiung in the 48th minute, reducing the deficit. However, Longleng restored their two-goal cushion when Yahoktenba scored in the 55th minute, and I Phongnyei converted a penalty in the 67th minute to complete the 4-1 win.
Longleng registered seven shots on target against Shamator's four, had 60 per cent possession, earned four corners to Shamator's one, and committed two fouls against Shamator's three.
In the final match of the day, Kohima defeated Tseminyu 4-2, powered by Kevizakie's hat-trick.
Noulevituo gave Kohima the lead in the 39th minute (35+4') before Kevizakie scored his first in the 41st minute to establish a 2-0 lead. Tseminyu's Nyithong scored in the 57th minute to reduce the margin, but Kevizakie struck again in the 65th minute.
Tseminyu answered in the 66th minute through Adan to make it 3-2 before Kevizakie completed his hat-trick in stoppage time (70+2') to seal the victory.
Kohima registered nine shots on target against Tseminyu's six and earned eight corners to four. Kohima had 60 per cent possession and committed 11 fouls against Tseminyu's six. Kohima players Kevizolie and Petevizo received yellow cards in the 48th and 56th minutes, respectively.
Friday, October 16 matches:
Meluri vs Wokha (7:30 am)
Tuensang vs Mokokchung (10 am)
Zunheboto vs Dimapur (12:30 pm)
Mon vs Kiphire (3 pm)