Our Correspondent
Mokokchung, Oct. 21 (EMN): Defending champions Telongjen FC frustrated OCYU in a 6-0 thriller on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2022 played at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung.
Despite the absence of their scoring machine Yhunshalo Kemp, Telongjen’s playmakers Kakevi Assumi, Supnglemba and Sentilong scored a brace each to bring OCYU players to their knees.
In the initial stage of the match, OCYU kept their defense line intact and thwarted Telongjem’s offensive. However, Kakhevi Assumi made a breakthrough in the 25th minute via a superb header through a rebound from Purwati’s strike.
Two minutes later, he scored a brace courtesy a penalty kick award after his teammate Lanutoshi was challenged by OCYU defender.
A spirited Suponglemba went on to score in the 33rd and 44th minutes, with assists from Kakhvai and Imkongnunsang to take the scoreline to 4-0 before the break.
The second half saw OCYU putting up a stiff resistance to Telongjem’s onslaught but they could not contain Sentilong who went to deliver two successive goals in the 73rd and 80th minutes.
With the victory, championship contenders Telongjem FC will play Mongsenbai FC and Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club will meet Longpa Lomuden FC in the semi finals.