Morung Express News
Dimapur | February 11
The inaugural edition of the Case Premier League got underway today at the Patkai Christian College Football Ground.
A short function was held prior to kick off during which Chaplain of the College Rev. Vichiikho Neikha pronounced God’s blessing while Amang Konyak briefed about how the tournament came about.
Rev. Neikha later inaugurated the tournament by kicking the ball.
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Players of Trinity FC and STAFAC United Patkai in action during the inaugural edition of the Case Premier League at the Patkai Christian College Football Ground on February 11. (Morung Photo)[/caption]
In the inaugural match, Nizams FC came from behind to beat Case FC 4-2.
Taking advantage of a defensive mix-up, Lipok opened the scoring early on for Case FC before Pito headed in the equalizer for Nizams. Imsuren then headed in from a corner to give Nizams the lead as the first half ended 2-1.
Minutes into the second half, Lipok scored again from long range to equalize for Case FC. However, as the second half progressed, Nizams started to control the game as Pito scored his second and give his side the lead.
Receiving an aerial ball from deep Pito went past a defender and with only the goalkeeper to beat, made no mistake as his shot ricocheted off the post and into the back off the net.
Nizams got their fourth goal courtesy a long ranger from Sopei effectively killing off the game.
In the second match, Trinity FC eased past host STAFAC United Patkai.
Lipok Jamir opened the scoring in the first half before Nungsang made it 2-0 in the second half.
STAFAC made a comeback as Riileto Vakha headed in from close range to reduce the lead. Atheli then scored late into the match as Trinity won by a comfortable 3-1 margin.
Nizams FC and Trinity FC jointly lead the points table with 3 points each.