15th Lotha Football Championship

Friends Club FC beat Emirates FC 14–2; Nitsu Yan, Airfield Colony and Yon SC book wins

Morung Express News
Wokha | February 2

Day five of the 15th Lotha Football Championship witnessed high-scoring encounters and competitive fixtures as four matches were played at the local ground on Sunday.

In the opening match, Nitsu Yan FC secured a comfortable 2–0 victory over Star Madrid FC. Yiben Ezung opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Axenmongba doubled the lead five minutes later to seal the win.

The second fixture turned into a goal fest as Friends Club FC hammered Emirates FC 14–2 in a lopsided contest. The match began evenly, with both sides scoring twice in the opening ten minutes.

Nesidie Peseyie gave Friends Club the lead in the 1st minute before Zachamo Ovung equalised in the 5th. Renjamo restored the lead in the 9th minute, only for Zachamo to level again a minute later.

From there, Friends Club took complete control, led by an outstanding performance from Renjamo, who struck an incredible eight goals (18’, 24’, 35’, 38’, 52’, 63’, 72+2). Lirhonthung added two goals (22’, 50’), Joel Haokip netted a brace (28’, 60’) and also forced an own goal in the 65th minute to complete the emphatic victory.

In the third match, Airfield Colony FC edged past Tsumang FC 2–1. After a goalless first half, Vizo broke the deadlock in the 57th minute. Sulanthung equalised shortly after for Tsumang FC, but Chenithung’s 67th-minute strike proved decisive for Airfield Colony.

The final match of the day saw Yon Sporting Club register a 2–0 win over Old Changsu FC. Yongsen Ao opened the scoring in the 13th minute, while Sentisang added another in the 48th minute to ensure a comfortable win.

The remaining group-stage qualifying matches will be played on February 3:
•    Airfield Colony FC vs Star Madrid FC
•    Yon Sporting Club vs Flamingo FC
•    NRFC vs Nitsu Yan FC