G Sports FC, Head Hunters FC reach Captain N Kengrüse football tournament final

KOHIMA — G Sports FC and Head Hunters FC advanced to the grand finale of the 10th Captain N Kengrüse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament after winning their respective semi-final matches at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Kohima on Saturday.

The two teams will clash in the grand finale on November 9 at 3 pm.

In the first semi-final match, G Sports FC defeated Satakha FC 3-1. G Sports FC made an early statement, with Avor opening the scoring in the seventh minute. The side maintained its advantage before Ganchui doubled the lead in the 63rd minute.

Vikedo further extended the lead in the 83rd minute, putting G Sports FC firmly in control.

Satakha FC managed a late consolation through Asa in the 90+4th minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome. Avor of G Sports FC received a yellow card in the 49th minute.

In the second semi-final match of the day, Head Hunters FC delivered a dominant performance, cruising to a 7-0 victory over Peren District FC. Kunuzo led the scoring with a hat-trick, finding the net in the 17th, 43rd, and 47th minutes.

Ato added another in the 32nd minute, while Haotinmang struck twice in the 29th and 62nd minutes. Avito completed the victory with a goal in the 90+1st minute.