Theja’s brace lifts Rooster FC to victory, Tiema-Khe Kidima wins
Kohima, Oct. 9 (EMN): Theja Chuse scored two goals as Rooster Football Club, Phesema beat Mongols FC Dimapur 2-1 in the second match and entered the last-16 round at the ongoing NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy 2017 at the Kohima local ground on Monday.
Rooster Football Club opened their account through Theja Chuse in the 6th minute, and Chuse went on to score a stunning long-range kick outside the area in the second half to help the team secure the victory.
Mongols FC was the second best as they lacked the finishing touch and dominated only in the midfield area during the match.
Rooster team did defend the score in the second half to make sure they entered the pre-quarters of the tournament with two goals lead.
In the other match, Tiema-Khe Kidima overpowered Government Polytechnic Kohima 3-0 and made their entry into the pre-quarters of the tournament.
In a one-sided match, Kevisekho opened the account for Kidima side in the 12th minute to give the deserving lead, while in the second half, Shiirhosiil Zhotso, the skipper of Kidima scored the second goal in the 42nd minute to make it 2-0.The game was not finished as B.T Horshokmi rose up to the occasion and headed home the third goal to complete the treble for Kidima in the 52nd minute.
Kevisekho of Kidima hit the woodwork in the second half; he did waste most of the opportunity that came his way to find the back of the net
Kidima team would have scored more goals if Temsutoshi, the goalie of Polytechnic side had not made some vital saves during the game to keep the goal at 3-0 at the end of the match.
With the win, Tiema-Khe Kidima will face Rooster Club Phesema in the pre-quarters of the tournament on Oct.13.
Tuesday’s matches
Tyrants FC vs Dream FC Khuzama at 12:30 p.m
Barak FC Peren vs Eleven Avengers at 2 p.m
