Nagaland Super League: Weekend results and highlights
Nagaland Super League: Weekend results and highlights
In the ongoing Nagaland Super League (NSL), on Saturday, Barak FC secured a narrow 3-2 victory over Frontier Warriors FC, Red Scars FC and Longterok Football Club played out a 1-1 draw, and Nagaland United Sports Club dominated 27th United FC with a 4-0 win
A moment from the match between Barak FC (in black) and
Frontier Warriors FC (in blue) during the ongoing Nagaland Super League in IG
Stadium, Kohima, on Saturday.
DIMAPUR — In the
ongoing Nagaland Super League (NSL), on Saturday, Barak FC secured a narrow 3-2
victory over Frontier Warriors FC, Red Scars FC and Longterok Football Club
played out a 1-1 draw, and Nagaland United Sports Club dominated 27th United FC
with a 4-0 win.
At IG Stadium in Kohima, Frontier Warriors FC (FWFC) faced
league leaders Barak FC in what was expected to be a one-sided affair. However,
FWFC put up a resilient fight against Barak FC, nearly causing an upset.
In the first half, Barak FC started with high pressing,
forcing an early mistake from FWFC. A free kick taken by Barak's captain led to
a rebound goal by Toka Achumi in the 5th minute, giving them the lead. FWFC
responded well and equalised in the 31st minute through Dangmei, who finished
off a brilliant team move.
However, Barak FC restored their lead in the 42nd minute
through Kevisanyu just before halftime. The halftime scoreline was FWFC 1-2
Barak FC.
In the second half, FWFC made early substitutions and came
out with renewed energy. Their persistence paid off in the 75th minute when
Vishal equalised after a clever assist from Vinoto. FWFC gained momentum,
pressing high and creating chances.
In the 87th minute, substitute Joy Sana sealed the victory
for Barak FC with a brilliant left-footed counterattack goal. Barak FC had a
last-minute 1v1 chance with Laiwang, but Frontier Warriors' goalkeeper made a
crucial save to secure the three points.
In the 92nd minute, FWFC had a free kick that curled just
off the post, narrowly missing an equaliser.
Player of the Match was Kevisanyu (captain, Barak FC), whose
presence in midfield and crucial second goal just before halftime ensured his
team maintained control of the match.
FWFC had 48% possession, while Barak FC held 52%. FWFC
recorded 9 shots, with 4 on target, while Barak FC had 11 shots, 6 of which
were on target. In terms of corners, FWFC had 5, and Barak FC had 7.
FWFC committed 10 fouls, compared to 8 by Barak FC. Both teams
received 1 yellow card each, and there were no red cards for either side. FWFC
earned 6 free kicks, while Barak FC had 7. Finally, FWFC was caught offside 2
times, while Barak FC was offside 3 times.
In another match played at Chümoukedima Football Stadium
between Red Scars Football Club and Longterok Football Club, the match ended in
a 1-1 draw. In the match, Aimol scored for Red Scars FC in the 45+1 minute,
while Manton equalised for Longterok FC in the 74th minute.
Red Scars FC had 5 corners, while Longterok FC had 6. Red
Scars FC committed 7 fouls, compared to 8 by Longterok FC. Red Scars FC
received 2 yellow cards, while Longterok FC received 1. There were no red cards
for either team. Red Scars FC was awarded 5 free kicks, while Longterok FC had
6, and neither team was awarded any penalties. Red Scars FC was caught offside
2 times, while Longterok FC was offside 3 times.
Player of the Match was Molutsupong, who delivered a
standout performance by anchoring Red Scars' defence and successfully fending
off Longterok FC’s attacks.
In the match between Nagaland United Sports Club and 27th
United Football Club, also played at Chümoukedima Football Stadium, Nagaland
United Sports Club won 4-0 against the latter.
In the match, Nisede scored a brace for Nagaland United,
finding the net in the 29th and 65th minutes. In the 70th minute, Nisede
converted a penalty, further extending their lead. Wetash added another goal in
the 88th minute.
Nagaland United had 6 corners, while 27th United Football
Club had 3. Nagaland United committed 6 fouls, while 27th United committed 7.
Both teams received 1 yellow card each, with no red cards for either side.
Nagaland United had 5 free kicks, while 27th United had 6. Nagaland United was
awarded 1 penalty, while 27th United had none. Nagaland United was offside 3
times, while 27th United was offside 2 times.
Player of the Match was Nisede from Nagaland United Sports
Club, who secured a hat trick in the match.
Upcoming matches
Frontier Warriors FC vs. Sechu Zubza FC
Date: February 12
Time: 1:00 pm
Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima
Barak FC vs. 27th United FC
Date: February 12
Time: 4:00 pm
Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima
Red Scars Football Club vs. Nagaland United Sports Club
Date: February 15
Time: 2:00 pm
Venue: Chümoukedima Football Stadium
Longterok Football Club vs. Nagaland United Sports Club
