Asiifu CI, Barak FC book quarterfinal berths Our Correspondent Kohima | October 12 Asiifii Christian Institute and Barak FC today moved to quarter finals after registering wins in their respective matches at the ongoing 17th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy being played here at the Kohima Local Ground under the aegis of Angami Students’ Union. In the first pre-quarter finals match, debutant Asiifii Christian Institute thrashed Nagabazar Youth Organization 4-2. Asiifii Christian Institute opened the scoring in the 22nd minute through J. Dihale before Loli doubled the lead four minutes later. In the 2nd half, Nagabazar pulled one back when Neiphivilie Sote converted a spot kick. However, Dihale and Loli scored one more each in the 45th and 58th to make it 4-1. The spirited Nagabazar YO did not hold back and substitute Medovituo managed to score team’s second goal in the 69th minute. Puzii and Rovei of Asiifii CI and Neikehiezo and Athi of Nagabazar YO all received yellow cards. With today’s win, Asiipfii CI will play with the winner of the match to be played between Nagaland Police (Red) and Kuki United FC in the quarters on October 17. In the second pre-quarters final match, defending champions Barak FC beat a resolute Meriema Village Youth Organization 2-0 with both goals coming in the second half. Barak FC toiled hard for their goal and was rewarded in the 56th minute when Mayoshing showed superb dribbling skills and unleashed a long range which found the back of the net. Three minutes later, substitute Itaibana doubled the lead for Barak FC. Petevizo Kezie-o of Meriema VYO was cautioned with yellow card in the 58th minute. Barak FC will now clash with the winner of the match to be played between Tiemakhe, Kidima and Tragopan Club, Viswema in the quarterfinals on October 18. October 13 matches Pre-quarters Nagaland Police (Blue) Vs Naga Hospital Colony YO @ 12:00 pm Forerunners 4th NAP Vs Billy Graham FC @ 1:30 pm Faith SC 'debarred' for two consecutive editions Kohima, October 12 (MExN): The Organizing Committee of the 17th Edition of the NSF Martyrs Memorial 2016 today debarred Faith Sporting Club, Dimapur for two consecutive editions of the trophy for “unsporting behavior”. The Organizing Committee in a press statement maintained that it was “appalled and utterly dismayed” at what it called “unsporting behavior” of Faith Sporting Club, Dimapur who failed to turn up for their match against the Meriema Youth Organization on October 8 “without any official intimation”. Meriema Youth Organization was subsequently awarded a walkover. Stating that the incident has created an “unprecedented commotion” amongst the Organizing Committee, participating teams and the football fans and subsequent unfortunate disruption of the scheduled match, the Organizing Committee sought apology for the inconveniences created. Taking strong exception at the “indisciplined sporting moment”, the Organizing Committee maintained that the incident “is uncalled for in a Trophy that has been organised purely in remembrances of our beloved Martyrs.” In this regard, the Committee earnestly appealed to all participating teams in this edition and even in the years to come to “strictly follow the Bylaws of the Trophy” in the larger interest of sportsmanship and its ultimate objective of “Goal for Peace”. In view of the above stated facts and “as enshrined in the Bylaws Article 14 and 24 of the Trophy”, the Organizing Committee debarred Faith Sporting Club Dimapur from participating in two consecutive editions of the NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy.
