Kohima, Oct. 16 (EMN): Nagaland Police (DGP Team Red) and Tangkhul Students' Union Manipur won their respective quarterfinals matches and entered the semi-finals of the ongoing NSF Martyrs' Football Trophy at the Kohima local ground on Monday.
With the win, Nagaland Police will take on Tangkhul Students' Union Manipur in the semifinal match on Oct.18.
Nagaland Police narrowly defeated 10-men Esii United FC, Manipur 2-1 in the first match.
In the match, Kekhrieletuo of Nagaland Police opened the scoring in the 23rd minute and Lipoksashi doubled the lead in the 39th minute to make it 2-0 till the first half.
Esii United FC managed to pull back a goal through Prokreni in the 79th minute but Benjo being sent off for two yellow cards in the 86th minute was a hard blow for the team as they suffered a defeat to end their saga in the tournament. The heated second half also saw three yellow cards and a red card for Benjo during the match.
In the second quarterfinal match, Tangkhul Students' Union Manipur registered an easy win over Tiema-Khe Kidima 3-0 to book their semifinal berth. A sloppy defensive side from Tiema-Khe Kidima gifted Tangkhul side the victory.
In the match, Rinchanso Khongreiwo opened the scoring for Tangkhul Students Union Manipur in the 6th minute, while the second goal came through the boots of Thotthanmung in the 20th minute. Kidima side failed to deal with the pace of Manipur team and sloppy defending helped Tangkhul to breach the defense to score two quick goals in the 20 minute.
In the second half, Kidima side came back stronger and dominated the possession but they struggled to create chances and failed to find the target and Reisangmi Vashum completed the treble for Tangkhul Students Union in the 85th minute to finished the game.
Tuesday’s quarterfinal matches
Forerunners 4th NAP Thizama vs Khyouchi FC Manipur (11:30 am)
Lamphel FC Manipur vs Barak FC Peren (1:30 pm)
