A moment from the match between Sechü Zubza FC and Nagaland
United SC played at the IG Stadium, Kohima, on Saturday.
DIMAPUR — Matchday
3 of the Nagaland Super League saw closely contested encounters, with all three
fixtures ending in draws.
Sechü Zubza FC and Nagaland United SC played out a 1-1
stalemate, while Longterok FC and 27 United FC finished 2-2 in a match that saw
a late equaliser. Red Scars FC and Frontier Warriors also shared the points in
another 2-2 draw.
In the match between Sechü Zubza FC and Nagaland United SC
at IG Stadium in Kohima, both teams had periods of control, with Nagaland
United SC dominating the first half and Sechü Zubza FC responding in the
second, according to an update.
Nagaland United SC took the lead in the 34th minute through
Nisede Peseyie, capitalising on their early dominance. Sechü Zubza FC struggled
to create clear chances and relied on long passes, particularly from the left
flank. Despite winning several corners, they were unable to find the equaliser
before halftime.
Sechü Zubza FC improved in the second half, maintaining
better possession and pressing higher up the pitch. Their efforts were rewarded
in the 72nd minute when Kevizolie scored to level the match.
The closing stages saw both teams pushing for a winner, but
neither could break the deadlock.
Sechü Zubza FC had a slight edge in possession with 52%
compared to Nagaland United SC’s 48%. Both teams were evenly matched in attack,
with SZFC registering eight shots, four of which were on target, while NUSC
managed seven shots, three on target. SZFC also earned more corners, winning
nine to NUSC’s six.
The match saw a relatively low number of fouls, with SZFC
committing six and NUSC five. Only one yellow card was issued, to an SZFC
player, while no red cards were shown. SZFC had three free kicks to NUSC’s two
and were caught offside three times, whereas NUSC had no offside calls against
them.
Ghuqhe Chishi of Nagaland United SC was named Player of the
Match for his performance in midfield, where he contributed both defensively
and offensively.
Both teams will look to build on this result in their
upcoming fixtures as the league progresses.
In the match played between Longterok Football Club and 27
United Football Club at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, the match saw an early
advantage for Longterok FC, but 27 United FC fought back to secure a late
equaliser.
Longterok FC started strongly, taking the lead in the 11th
minute through Kakhevi Ashumi. They continued to dominate possession and
doubled their advantage in the 26th minute when Manton K Wangshu found the net.
However, 27 United FC responded before halftime, with
Ngangsang K Phom scoring in the 36th minute to keep his team in the contest.
In the second half, 27 United FC improved defensively and
created more opportunities. Their persistence was rewarded deep into stoppage
time when Kunuzo Venyo scored in the 90+2nd minute to level the match.
Namang Yimjong of Longterok FC was named Player of the Match
for key contributions in both attack and defence.
27 United FC had a slight advantage in set-pieces, winning
six corners compared to Longterok FC’s four. The match saw a close contest in
discipline, with Longterok FC committing eight fouls and 27 United FC nine.
Both teams received one yellow card each, while no red cards were issued. 27
United FC had more free kicks, with seven to Longterok FC’s five. Longterok FC
was caught offside six times, while 27 United FC had two offside calls. In
terms of substitutions, Longterok FC made two changes, whereas 27 United FC
used all three available substitutions.
In the match between Red Scars Football Club and Frontier
Warriors played at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Red Scars FC took the lead in
the 27th minute through Yonu Richard Thaikho, but Frontier Warriors responded
quickly, equalising in the 31st minute via Mughahuto Chishi.
In the second half, Frontier Warriors gained an early
advantage with Sentilong scoring in the 49th minute. However, Red Scars FC
fought back, levelling the score in the 55th minute through Vinato Achumi.
Rakeveiche of Red Scars FC, who had been influential in
midfield, controlling the tempo and contributing to key attacking plays, was
named Player of the Match.
Red Scars FC and Frontier Warriors were closely matched in
key statistics. Frontier Warriors had seven corners compared to Red Scars FC’s
five. Both teams committed a similar number of fouls, with Red Scars FC at nine
and Frontier Warriors at eight.
Red Scars FC received three yellow cards, while Frontier
Warriors had one. No red cards were issued. Free kicks were nearly even, with
Red Scars FC awarded six and Frontier Warriors seven. Offside calls were also
close, with Red Scars FC flagged four times and Frontier Warriors five.
Upcoming matches:
Sechü Zubza FC vs. Barak FC
Date: February 5, 1:00 pm
Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima
Nagaland United SC vs. Frontier Warriors
Date: February 5, 4:00 pm
Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima
27 United Football Club vs. Red Scars Football Club
Date: February 5, 5:00 pm
Venue: Chümoukedima Football Stadium
Longterok Football Club vs. Red Scars Football Club
