Players from Longterok FC (in white jersey) and Red Scars FC
(in red jersey) engage in an intense battle on the field during their match on
Saturday.
- DIMAPUR — In the
ongoing first edition of the Nagaland Super League (NSL), on Saturday,
Longterok FC defeated Red Scars FC 1-0, 27th United Football Club beat Nagaland
United Sports Club 1-0, and Barak FC won against Frontier Warriors FC 3-1.
- In the match between Longterok FC and Red Scars FC, played
at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Longterok FC dominated the opening 45
minutes, with K Asumi breaking the deadlock in the 8th minute, according to an
update.
- The second half saw both teams battling fiercely for
control. Red Scars FC came close on several occasions, with a shot hitting the
bar in the 46th minute and another striking the post in the 56th minute.
- Longterok continued to press forward, creating chances
through Asumi and Manton, but missed opportunities to secure a more comfortable
lead.
- Asumi was named Player of the Match, being instrumental
throughout the game, scoring the opening goal and creating numerous chances.
- At IG Stadium, Kohima, 27th United FC secured a narrow
victory over Nagaland United SC (NUSC) in a tightly contested match, with
Jangjagin scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute.
- Despite NUSC creating more attacking opportunities, 27th
United FC's defensive solidity and the well-taken penalty made the difference.
- The Player of the Match was Widambo (GK) from 27th United FC
for his key role in keeping NUSC from finding an equaliser and ensuring 27th
United FC’s lead remained intact.
- In the last match of the day, Barak FC triumphed over
Frontier Warriors FC at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, with Toka scoring a
hat-trick for Barak, converting penalties in the 10th, 45+’, and 84th minutes.
Frontier Warriors FC’s only goal came from Dangmei, who scored a penalty in the
54th minute.
- Toka was named the Player of the Match.
