Dilong’s goalkeeper Imtisashi makes a brilliant save during
the tie-breaker against Tongdentsuyong at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, on
Monday.
- MOKOKOCHUNG — The
quarter-finals of the Inter-Ward Football Tournament 2025 delivered gripping
actions as Mongsenbai and Dilong secured their spots in the semi-finals with
standout performances here at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Monday.
- In the first match, Mongsenbai edged past Majakong 1-0 to
cruise into the next round. Tiatoshi proved the hero for Mongsenbai, firing
home the decisive goal in the 21st minute. Majakong fought hard to claw back
into the game, dominating possession in the second half, but their efforts to
equalise fell short against a resolute Mongsenbai defence. The lone strike was
enough to send Mongsenbai through into the semifinals.
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- The second quarter-final saw Dilong triumph over
Tongdentsuyong in a dramatic 4-2 tie-breaker, sealed by a stellar performance
from goalkeeper Imtisashi. Both teams showcased equal dominance throughout the
match, trading chances in a tense battle.
- In the second half, Dilong’s Temsuyanger had a golden
opportunity when a rebound landed at his feet inside the D-box, but his shot
was cleared off the line by a Tongdentsuyong defender near the goal’s edge.
- With neither side able to break the deadlock, the game went
to a tie-breaker. Dilong’s shooters held their nerve, converting all four
attempts, while Imtisashi’s brilliant save and a miss from Tongdentsuyong’s
fourth shooter, Lanutemsu, who struck the crossbar, ended their tournament run.
