SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
Nagaland Districts
Sechü Zubza FC defeated Red Scars FC 2-0 at Indira Gandhi Stadium Kohima to reach the semi-finals of the 25th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy.
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KOHIMA — Reigning champion Sechü Zubza Football Club defeated former champion Red Scars FC 2-0 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, to enter the semi-finals of the 25th NSF Martyrs' Memorial Trophy on Saturday.
Sechü Zubza will now face Chedema Village Youth Organisation in the first semi-final on October 15.
Both Red Scars FC and Sechü Zubza FC entered the tournament in the pre-quarter-final stage and had won their opening matches to advance to the quarter-finals.
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In the quarter-final match played on Saturday, both teams displayed exceptional performance. It was Lalminglu and Thejasetuo Gwirie who scored the winning goals in extra time at 90+16’ and 90+19’, respectively.
Match patron Anthony Ngullie, commissioner and secretary, Department of Youth Resources and Sports, awarded Lalminglu Vankal of Sechü Zubza FC the Player of the Match title.
The quarter-final match on October 13 will feature Mao Students’ Union taking on Nagaland United SC at 4:30 pm.