Satakha FC, Head Hunters FC reach semi-finals of Capt. N Kengurüse football tournament

KOHIMA — Satakha FC and Head Hunters FC booked their places in the semi-finals of the ongoing 10th edition of the Captain N Kengurüse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament after winning their respective quarter-final matches at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, on Thursday.

Satakha FC defeated Kohima XI 1-0 in a tightly contested quarter-final match.

Pulovi scored the decisive goal for Satakha FC in the 61st minute, securing their place in the semi-finals, while Kohima XI ended their campaign in the tournament.

In the second match, Head Hunters FC defeated Phek Town FC 6-1.

Kunuzo opened the scoring for Head Hunters FC in the 4th minute.

In the second half, Molutsupong doubled the lead in the 50th minute. Three minutes later, Thanglenhao converted a penalty in the 53rd minute to make it 3-0 before scoring another goal in the 78th minute to extend the lead to 4-0.

Phek Town FC responded through Nuchi, who found the net in the 82nd minute to put his side on the scoresheet. However, Head Hunters FC continued their scoring spree, with Thanglenmang finding the net in the 84th minute.

Thanglenhao completed his hat-trick two minutes later, scoring in the 86th minute to seal a 6-1 victory.