Nagaland Police team (red jersey) and Assam Police Blue before their match at JDSA playground on April 6.
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Jorhat, April 7 (MExN): Nagaland Police football team who are currently taking part in prestigious 57th Assam Tea Planters Association (ATPA) Shield Football Tournament have book their semifinal berth defeating Assam Police Blue in the encounter.
On Wednesday evening at Jorhat District Sports Association (JDSA) playground, the team defeated Assam Police Blue by a solitary goal. The winning goal was scored by Rhitsho Mero in the 70th minute assisted by Khwetelhi Thopi.
In their semifinal match on April 7, Nagaland Police will play against Assam State Electrical Board (ASEB) at 6:00 pm.
A total of 12 teams i.e. Oil India FC, Charaibahis SA, NRL Academy, Jorhat Town Club, Bodousa Club, Gurkha training center Shillong in Group A and ASEB, Jorhat Victorious, Nambor club, Assam Police Blues, North East United and Nagaland Police in Group B are currently vying for the coveted title.
The ISL team North East United reserve team lost against Assam Police Blue via tie breaker in their first match.
Mentioned be made that the tournament kicked off at JDSA playground on March 30 and for the first time all the matches are being played at night under floodlights.
The tournament is being organized by Jorhat District Sports Organization as a part of its centenary celebration.
Meanwhile, six civilian footballers namely Neithovilie Chalieu , Khwetelhi Thopi, Rhitsho Mero, Nighatu T Sumi, Mezuibui, Menoneikho Nakhro who are currently representing the Police team are “hoping to join the Nagaland Police battalion under sports quota once the tournament is over” stated a press note.
Nagaland Police team is led by Coach Lhoulavolie, Asst Coach Hainsiugongbe and R Dibambo as manager.
