MPL: Medical XI retain top spot

Kohima, June 18 (MExN): The ongoing Morning Premier League produced one of the most exciting matches today as two top teams on the leader board scrambled for the top position. Medical XI, who toppled the All Blacks from the top position two weeks back managed to retain the same as the match on June 19 ended in a 3-3 draw.   The match was full of fireworks, with Blacks striking early in the game through Weku in the 6th minute. Medical XI healed quickly from the early shock and scored two goals in the span of two minutes – with Theja scoring in the 17th minute and Neiphre in the 18th minute. Medical XI could not hold on the lead for long as, Weku rescued his team by scoring his second goal in the 27th minute to end the first half in 2-2.   When match resumed after the interval, All Blacks’ Weku scored his hat trick in the 72nd minute.   However, his dazzling performances come to naught as Medical XI, desperate to hold on their top position, equalized with the second goal from Neiphre in the 75th minute to give his team a hard earned draw.   The crucial encounter saw two cards – one from each team, with Theja from Medical XI earning a red card while Vilie from All Blacks received a yellow card.   With today’s win, Medical XI retain the top position with 35 points, followed closely by the All Blacks at 33 points.