Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct.22 (EMN): New Market FC and Shillong Lajong FC booked their semi-final berths at the ongoing 22nd NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy organised by Angami Students' Union on Saturday night in Kohima.
New Market defeated Red Scars FC with a margin of 3-1 playing the third quarter-final match.
Within the kick-off whistle, Petevizo Kezio fired in the first goal for New Market FC in the 48th second which has been recorded as the fastest goal of the tournament so far.
Despite the equaliser goal from the boots of Elminhao Kilong for Red Scars in the 15th minute, the determined New Market FC was quick enough to take the lead again when Yhunshalo Kemp struck in the second goal during the 35th minute.
Talisman Rhitsho Mero then netted in the third goal for New Market in the 87th minute to seal their victory.
The man of the match was awarded to Sanyem Salem of New Market by Neikeso Zumu, Class 1 contractor.
In the fourth quarter-final match, Lajong FC triumphed over Unity FC, Meriema by a comprehensive margin of 9-0.
After the opener from Chanmitre in the 18th minute, Yohan , Kladajied, Aman Ahlawat, Samuel, Loanis and Everbright Son scored a goal each.
Henry Ford doubled the tally scoring a brace to hand Lajong FC, a reputed I-League team, a clean sheet victory to enter the semis.
The man of the match was awarded to Aman Ahlawat of Lajong FC by Neibalie Rio, special officer to the Chief Minister of Nagaland.
Sunday's fixture (October 22)
1st semi-final match - FIFA FC vs Ura Uvie FC (4 pm)
2nd semi-final match - New Market FC vs Shillong Lajong FC (6:30 pm)