19th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy 2018: Tribal Brothers, Meriema VYO enter semi finals

Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 15

Tribal Brothers of D Khel Kohima Village and Meriema Village Youth Organization today entered the semi finals of the ongoing 19th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy 2018 here.  

Playing the first quarter-finals match, Tribal Brothers made their entry into the semi-finals by defeating Monsang Students' Union FC (Manipur) 4-1.  

Tribal Brothers took an early lead with Keviphretuo's opening goal in the 9th minutes, followed by Aloumei second and third goal in the 23rd & 29th minutes.  

The fourth goal for Tribal Brothers was an own goal scored by Premkumar through Sinlo's long range attempt in the 74th minute of the play.  

The lone goal for Monsang SU was scored by Ngamneirie (7) in the 53rd minute while Kagali (20) failed to convert a kick from the penalty spot in the 60th minute.  

Augustine, Marconi, Alower of Monsang SU and Akhobou, Sinlo, Laiwang of Tribal Brothers were all penalised with yellow card for unsporting behavior.  

Meriema VYO have booked their place for the semi-finals by winning over Phesama Youth Organization with two goals in the second Quarter Finals match.  

The first-half deadlock was brought down by Meriema VYO when Vizotuolie Lhousi opened the account in the 52nd minute, while the second goal was scored by Vikeduolie Lhousi through a corner kick assist in the 60th minute.   Phesama YO had the advantage of ball possession with more attacking skills, however they could not convert their opportunities.  

Khrieneituo Kezieo and Kevirütuo Üsou of Meriema VYO were cautioned with yellow cards for foul play.   Meriema VYO will now clash with Tribal Brothers D.Khel Kohima Village in the first semi-finals match on October 17.  

The third and fourth quarter final matches will take place on October 16, wherein Angami Youth Organisation will grace the first match as Match Patron and Kevithuto Sophie, Additional Inspector General of Police (Supply) PHQ, Govt. of Nagaland will be the Match Patron for the second match.

OCTOBER 16 MATCHES

Centurion FC vs Kohima Eagles FC @ 12:00 noon Saptiqa FC Zunheboto vs Senapati FC Manipur @ 2:00 PM