Wokha, Jan.18: Defending champions NRSA and 2015 runners up Lower E' Khel entered the semi-final of the on-going 8th Lotha Football Championship in contrasting style.
In the first match which was also the last league match of the tournament, Brothers Club blanked EYL 1-0.
The all important goal came from the boots of Renbonthung in the 49 minute. With this win Brother's Club will next face Forest United in the third quarter final match.
The second match saw title holders NRSA cruising into the semi-final by overcoming tournament favourites Okotso SC (OSC) 3-1
Renbi and Souihiampou started the proceedings for NRSA with two quick goals in the 22nd and 29th minutes. The second half started with classic attacking football from both sides. Aloumai silenced the crowd with a beautiful goal in the 52 minute (NRSA). Pintok scored the lone goal for Okotso SC in the 55 minute
In an exciting last match, Lower E' Khel beat Vungoju FC 5-2. Sunep opened the scoring for Lower E' Khel in the 18th minute. David (29, 50, 56) scored the fifth hat-trick of the tournament and Ekonthung scored the fifth goal for Lower E' Khel. Senjamo (65) and Libio (90) scored for VFC.