18TH NSF MARTYRS’ MEMORIAL TROPHY 2017

Barak FC enter finals

  Our Correspondent Kohima | October 19 A last moment goal from substitute player Rhitso Mero took former champions Barak Football Club Peren in the final of the ongoing 18th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial at Kohima local ground.   Barak defeated Forerunners 4th NAP Thizama by a solitary.   Rhitso Mero managed to find winning goal in 83rd minute.   Three players Vekruto, Purakum and Vikidozo of Forerunners were cautioned with yellow cards in 34th, 36th and 86th minute of play while Kakai Kuki of Barak FC was penalized in 73rd minute.   With the win, Barak FC will face defending champions Nagaland Police Red in the final match on October 21. While Forerunners can still finish the season on the winning note if they can beat Tangkhul Students Union Manipur tomorrow to secure the third position of the tournament. At third-place match will be played at 1:30 pm.   Meanwhile Angami Students’ Union (ASU) defeated Angami Youth Organization (AYO) via tiebreaker 4-3 after the exhibition match ended in a 2-2 draw.   3rd place match for October 20: Tangkhul Students’ Union vs Forerunners FC @ 1:30 PM