Medical XI edge Morung United in Morning Premier League

  Kohima, May 22 (MExN): The ongoing Morning Premier League witnessed a thriller as Medical XI edged Morung United at the Kohima Local Ground on Monday.   The match saw seven goals being scored – four of the goals coming in the first 10 minutes of play – as Medical XI beat Morung 4-3.   Neiphre opened the scoring in the 5th minute before teammate Longai made it 2-0 for Medical XI in the 8th minute. However, two quick goals in as many minutes from Zabhi (9th and 10 minutes) pulled Morung United level.   Kekhrie put the Medical side into the lead seven minutes later but Morung levelled again in the 35th minute after being awarded a penalty – Lithung stepped up and slotted the ball home. Three minutes later, Kekhri added his second and his team’s fourth as Medical XI held on for precious three points.   With the win, Medical XI with 25 points leapfrogged Power Comm (24 points) into second place while Morung United remain 6th with 17 points.