Kohima, June 30 (MExN): A hat-trick from Mele and a brace from Chips helped Amur Falcons climb to third in the Morning Premier League. Friday’s match at the Seikhazou Ground here in Kohima saw a dominant Falcon side overwhelm Morning Football Club 7-2. Despite the water-logged ground conditions and the overgrown grasses, Falcons quickly took control of the match scoring four goals in the first half. Seyie opened the floodgates netting home in the 16th minute before Mele doubled it five minutes later. Chips made it 3-0 in the 31st minute and another five minutes later, Akhum had made it 4-0. The goal-fest continued even after the restart as Mele found the net twice in as many minutes scoring in the 50th and 51st minute to complete his hat-trick. Less than five minutes later, Falcons had scored their seventh as Chips netted his second goal of the match. With the damage already done, Morning FC pressed hard for a consolation goal and was rewarded when Dikwa found the net in the 59th minute. Akavi pulled another goal back in the 66th minute. At the penultimate stage of the league, Falcons jump to third place with 34 points – one above fourth placed All Blacks. Morning FC on the other hand remain 8th with 18 points.