MDFA Trophy: Rongpang Reju thrash Telongjem FC 6-1

Mokokchung, Oct. 16 (EMN): Temjenmeren scored five goals as Rongpang Reju cruised to a 6-1 victory over Telongjem FC and secured its berth for the semis in the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2017 third quarter match at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on Monday. Rongpang Reju’s game maker Achi broke the deadlock when he was tackled down inside the D-Box in the 9th minute converting into a penalty which was taken by striker Temjenmeren and swiftly land the ball into the empty net. As the Telongjem FC were still recovering their defense formation, Temjenmeren again grabbed the opportunity 4 minutes later, his long shot from the right corner which was not expected by Telongjem’s goal keeper and failed to react to save the ball. Rongpang Reju’s Achi leaving the field in the mid-way of the first half because of his injuries gave away a mixed expression of doubts from the supporters, however, Temjenmeren’s return to the arena again in 22nd minute when he headed in the third goal through a corner kick and fetched his hat-trick. With 3-0 difference a tense pressure build against Telongjem to piece together to break the formidable defense line of the Rongpang Reju. Nevertheless, Telongjem’s mid fielder cleverly latched a counter passed to its striker Bendangtoshi in the 41st minute and end the interval at 3-1. Moving ahead to second half, Rongpang came under pressure from Telongjem’s counter attack but their efforts were in vain as the opponent team returned back to dominate the game midway. Jungpetrong booked the fourth goal for Rongpang through a header in 80th minute. Two minutes later Temjenmeren came back to score the fifth goal and last goal in 90th minute leveling the score to a 6-1 victory over Telongjem FC. Akumtong and Temjenmeren was cautioned a yellow card each during the match. Tuesday’s quarter-final match Zonipang SA vs Arikodong at 1:30 pm