Dilong Skipper Moa Imchen (in gold and blue jersey) provides
an assist while Mongsenbai (in green jersey) defends during the semifinal match
at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, on Wednesday.
- MOKOKCHUNG — Dilong
secured their place in the Inter-Ward Football Tournament 2025 final with a 5-4
win in a tie-breaker over Mongsenbai in the semifinals at Imkongmeren Sports
Complex, Mokokchung, on Wednesday, thanks to a crucial save by goalkeeper
Imtisashi.
- The match, which ended 1-1 after extra time, saw strong
performances from both teams before the shootout decided the outcome.
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- Dilong took the lead in the 14th minute when Imshimong
scored with a shot over the Mongsenbai goalkeeper from a long assist on the
left flank. Mongsenbai responded in the 49th minute when Takotuba scored from a
rebound off a corner kick, equalising the match.
- The second half saw Mongsenbai slightly controlling
possession, but they were unable to convert their chances. Dilong also had
opportunities but could not score. With the score still tied at the end of
regulation, extra time offered no resolution, and the match went to a tie-breaker.
Players of Dilong (in gold and blue jersey) and Mongsenbai
(in green jersey) in action during the semifinal match at Imkongmeren Sports
Complex, Mokokchung, on Wednesday.
- In the shootout, Dilong converted all five attempts.
Mongsenbai matched them until the fifth shooter, Shipongliba, faced Imtisashi,
who made the decisive save, sending Dilong to the final.
