MVYO (in white jersey) facing Libra FC (in blue jersey)
during their match on Wednesday.
- DIMAPUR — In the
ongoing Frolic Cup at Medziphema local ground, four quarter-final matches were
played on Wednesday, with Khaibung Youth & Students Union, Medziphema FC,
United Falcon Club, and Medziphema Village Youth Organisation booking their
places in the semi-finals.
- According to an update, in the first quarter-final, Arap of
Khaibung Youth & Students Union (KYSU) scored a hat-trick, booking his side
a semi-final place.
- Playing against Lomgol FC, the first half was mostly
dominated by KYSU, with their midfield controlling the game. Arap fired in the
28th minute, giving KYSU the lead. The second half witnessed a determined
Lomgol fighting back, but Arap's second strike in the 50th minute set them
back.
- Haochon scored for Lomgol FC in the 65th minute, but it was
a little too late, as Arap again fired in the 70th minute, sealing the game
with a final score of 3-1 in favour of KYSU.
Also read: Frolic Cup: Lomgol, Medziphema, United Falcon secure wins
- In the second quarter-final between Nissi FC and Medziphema
FC, Medziphema FC had the upper hand, as their team combination and fine
attacking set proved destructive.
- Kakhevi opened the Medziphema FC account in the 12th minute,
followed closely by Kanumdi in the 19th minute with a fine touch. Toka was also
not willing to be left out, as he joined the party in the 32nd minute.
- Nissi had some openings but failed to materialise. Paotinsat
scored for Nissi in the 44th minute. The game was sealed when Kanumdi again
tapped the ball into the net in the 63rd minute. The final score was 4-1 in
favour of Medziphema FC.
- United Falcon Club (UFC) secured their place in the
semi-finals by defeating Maova Youth & Students Union (MYSU). UFC took the
game to the opponent early, and Vimegolie Kire scored in the 5th minute. The
second goal for UFC came from the boot of Keneingulie Kuotsu in the 25th
minute.
