Players of Rongpang Reju (Black) and Zonipang SA (white) in action during the second semi final match of the MDFA trophy 2017 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on October 19.
Mokokchung, October 19 (MExN): Zonipang Sporting Association made a date with Youth Association Merepkong for the final match in the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2017 as they triumphed over Rongpang Reju 1-0. The nearly month long coveted MDFA trophy whill culminate on Saturday, October 21 which will witness the clash between tournament’s favorites – YA Merepkong and Zonipang SA.
Today’s match witnessed an equally contested play. As both the teams focused on their defenses, Zonipang’s midfielder Stephen Rutsa got a nice pass and struck to hit the goal into the net from outside the D-Box at the 45th minute.
Rongpang Reju counterattacked but the strong defense line of Zonipang SA was too strong to be breached. The ninety minutes passed off and the counter attacks by Rongpang Reju passed off as Zonipang’s defense line ensured their place for the final match with YA Merepkong on Saturday, October 21, 2017 .
The MDFA XI will play an exhibition match on October 21 with the Mokokchung Press Club starting at 2:00pm. The match will be played under the theme “Football for Mokokchung”
