Dimapur, Oct. 19 (EMN): Defending champion Trinity Sporting lost their first game of the season against a tough Team Powerplay today. Powerplay were fortunate as they were awarded two penalties. However, they could not capitalise on it.
Akika missed both the penalties. However, towards the end of match, Benjamin opened the score with a neat finish. Powerplay won 1-0. Trinity Sporting leads the league table with 14 points.
In the other match, Nizams FC continued to slump further down the table by losing to Case FC by 3 goals. Cases FC were awarded a penalty in the first after a silly mistake from the Nizams FC defence. Moa converted the penalty. Chichamo of Case FC stood the highest to score the second goal from a towering header.
Nizams FC could not capitalise on the many chances. Tieso scored the third goal in the second half. Case FC are second on the table after the win today with 13 points.
G Sporting demolishes STAFAC
G Sporting Club demolished the understrength STAFAC by 7-2 goals. The star performer of the match Lanu scoring 4 goals, and two assists for Yanger turned around the match after a highly entertaining first half. Veteran Yambe opened the high scoring game for winning team on 20th minute with closed range finish. Ruleto and Ravi found the net for the STAFAC.
