Kohima, Tseminyu, and Phek win their matches, while Niuland and Peren draw at the Dr. T Ao Trophy in Ungma.
UNGMA — Kohima, Tseminyu, and Phek registered victories in their respective matches, while Niuland and Peren played out a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the ongoing 25th Dr. T Ao Trophy (Inter-District Football Championship) 2026 at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex in Ungma, Mokokchung.
Kohima vs Longleng: Kohima defeated Longleng 5-0 in a dominant attacking performance. The scoring opened in the 24th minute when an own goal by Yinglemoikup gave Kohima the lead. Petevizo doubled the advantage a minute later in the 25th minute.
Noulevituo extended the lead in first-half stoppage time at 35+5 minutes before Kevizakie scored in the 37th minute. Noulevituo then completed his brace in the 39th minute to take the scoreline to 5-0, establishing a commanding lead that Kohima maintained throughout the match.
The match also saw several disciplinary bookings. Kohima’s Petevizo received a yellow card in the 56th minute, followed by M Konglang of Longleng in the 64th minute. Kekhrievor Kitshü and L Chingmei were booked in the 70th minute, while Kevizolie Kin was cautioned with a yellow card at 70+3 minutes.
Tseminyu vs Shamator: Tseminyu secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Shamator. Tseminyu took an early lead in the 7th minute through an own goal by Solen Yim. Shamator responded in the 32nd minute, with M Yimso converting a penalty to level the score at 1-1.
The contest remained level until the 57th minute, when Adan scored to restore Tseminyu’s lead. The goal proved decisive as Tseminyu held on until the final whistle to secure the win. Anyele Tep of Tseminyu received a yellow card in the 32nd minute.
Phek vs Chümoukedima: In Match No. 15, Phek edged past Chümoukedima 3-1. Thujosa scored the opening goal in the first minute of play, recorded as the fastest goal of the tournament, to give Phek an early advantage.
Eneibe added a second goal in the 6th minute to make it 2-0. Chümoukedima pulled one back in the 28th minute through Gangchui, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Shovelo scored for Phek in second-half stoppage time at 70+2 minutes to seal the 3-1 victory. During the encounter, Vaporayi of Phek received a yellow card in the 18th minute.
Niuland vs Peren: In Match No. 16, Niuland and Peren played out a 1-1 draw. Peren made the initial breakthrough in the 7th minute through Khiuwan. Niuland responded in the 30th minute when Kanoto scored the equaliser to bring the match on level terms. Neither team could break the deadlock in the remaining minutes.
Hekato of Niuland was booked with a yellow card in the 58th minute.