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Players of Rongpang Reju (Black) and Zonipang SA (white) in action during the second semi-final match of MDFA 2017 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on October 19.[/caption]
Dimapur Oct. 19 (EMN): Zonipang Sporting Association sealed a date with Youth Association Merepkong for the final match of MDFA Trophy 2017 following a 1-0 victory over Rongpang Reju on Thursday.
An update from the tournament’s publicity team informed that the grand finale on October 21 next would be an encounter between two of the tournament’s favourites. “Today’s match witnessed an equally contested play. As both the teams focused on their defences, Zonipang’s midfielder Stephen Rutsa got a nice pass and struck to hit the goal into the net from outside the D-Box at the 45th minute.
“Rongpang Reju counterattacked but the strong defence line of Zonipang SA was too strong to be breached. The ninety minutes passed off and the counter attacks by Rongpang Reju passed off as Zonipang’s defence line ensured their place for the final match with YA Merepkong on Saturday, October 21, 2017,” it informed.
The MDFA XI will also play an exhibition match on October 21 with the Mokokchung Press Club starting at 2 pm, it was informed.
