Players of Sungkomen (in black and white jersey) and
Sangtemla (in white jersey) contesting for the ball during the semi-final at
Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, on Thursday.
- MOKOKCHUNG — Sangtemla
secured a 3-2 victory over Sungkomen in the semi-final of the Inter-Ward
Football Tournament 2025 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokokchung, on
Thursday, earning a place in the final against Dilong on April 5.
- The match saw its first goal in the 38th minute when Bapen
scored for Sangtemla following a quick build-up. Sungkomen responded just
before halftime in the 43rd minute. Skipper Tarepnungsang outpaced Sangtemla’s
defenders and delivered a long pass to Medemmar, who headed the ball into the
net to equalise.
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- In the second half, Sangtemla regained the lead from a free
kick. Opangtemjen struck a powerful shot past the goalkeeper to make it 2-1.
Sungkomen responded in the 60th minute with another goal from Tarepnungsang, bringing
the score to 2-2.
- The decisive moment came when Sangtemla’s R Achi capitalised
on a defensive error by Sungkomen, stealing the ball and scoring to seal the
win.
