25th Loyem Memorial Soccer Championship
TUENSANG, OCTOBER 27 (MExN): Reduced to ten men following a send-off, Vetao Ayie FC managed to overcome Settle FC 1-0 in the 34th game of the 25th Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship 2017, Tuensang on October 27. The scoreline reading 0-0 24 minutes into the game, Vetao’s prospects received a major blow when Langshe K was shown the red card by the referee for a late charge. Despite the setback, Vetao recovered well to engineer a goal following the break through a superb effort from Khuyang.
A no-show from Tenyimi FC resulted in High Hill Club receiving a walk-over in the other game scheduled for the day. Tenyimi FC was further suspended for a period of three years from competing in the championship for the failure to turn up for the scheduled match as “conferred to the Organizing Committee in the Clause 12 and sub – clause (a) of the 25th Loyem Memorial Senior Soccer Open Championship 2017 Bye Law.” “The suspension order was served on the part of the Tenyimi FC failing to address their inability without any official/formal intimation to the Organizers,” tournament officials said.
Saturday’s Matches
1st Match Genesis FC Vs 3rd NAP Battalion (12:00 Noon) 2nd Match Mt. Pongen FC Vs Hongpong XI FC Haak (1:30 PM)
