Players during a match during the 2nd Nagaland State Futsal Championship at Reiphinyü Badze, Vürie, Kohima on October 8.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | October 8
Aphuyemi FC Zunheboto and Proper V FC Mon won their respective semi final matches to set up a final clash against each other on October 9 of the 2nd Nagaland State Futsal Championship played here at Reiphinyü Badze, Vürie, Kohima on Saturday.
The three day championship is organized by Nagaland Football Association (NFA) under the banner of All India Football Association and hosted by Kohima District Football Association (KDFA).
In the first semi final match, Aphuyemi FC Zunheboto edge pass Vanguard FC Tseminyu by 8-4. Both teams were equally poised with a score of 4-4 till the last 5 minute but Aphuyemi had other ideas as they scored four more goals in the dying minute to clinch a victory. Aphuyemi remained the unbeaten in tournament with four wins.
In the second semi final match, Proper V FC Mon defeated Nimok FC Phek by 12-4 to move to the final match of the tournament. For the semi finals matches, Rocus Rino, Finance Secretary Angami Youth Organization (AYO) graced the occasion as match patron.
In Group A, Aphuyemi won all the matches to top the table with 9 points followed by Proper V FC with two win and a loss. In Group B, Nimok Power FC top the table on better goal difference (+9) with six points and Vanguard in second place with six points and goal difference of +3. Zasevi FC Kohima lost their last match against Vanguard 5-1 to bow out of the tournament with +2 difference and six points.
Earlier, a exhibition match was played between Nagaland Football Association and Kohima District Football Association. In the match, KDFA defeated NFA by 9-4 to win the exhibition match.
Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) Secretary General Abu Metha will grace the valedictory function as the guest of honour.
Final Match (October 9)
Aphuyemi FC Zunheboto Vs Proper V FC Mon: 4:30 pm
