Kohima | November 18 : A hat trick by Vikuzo (7) of Life Sports, Kohima ensured a place for his team in the quarter finals of the Royal Cup on the third day of the tournament. Mon District Sports .Assn were outplayed in every department by Life sports in the pre - quarterfinals. The match ended 5:0 in favour of life sports.
Life spots started the match aggressively and attacked the opposition’s goal numerous times, but they failed to capitalise on the chances they created. They finally got the opener when Thangtinlen (9) made a good run into the box from the right and scored from a tight angle. Two minutes later, he found himself in almost the same position, but this time the keeper of Mon District made a good save. This save by Chen Wang (1) turned out to be the first of many saves he had to make in the match. He was forced to make a couple of saves as Life sports were relentless in their attack.
Early in the second half, Mon district’s keeper, Chen (1), who had brilliantly withstood all the attempts made by the opposition in the first half, made a crucial mistake and allowed a shot by Vikuzo to roll into his net as he failed to collect the ball cleanly. Soon after, Kobu (14) of life sports tripled their lead by scoring the third goal.
Mon District tried to fight back in the later stages of the match, but they were held off by the opposition and they never really made any serious effort on goal. Life sports controlled the entire match as they had the majority of ball possession and enjoyed the space in midfield to create more chances. A fast counter-attack in the 81st minute allowed Vikuzo (7) of life sports to score his second goal in the 81st minute. He completed his hat trick when he scored in the 89th minute and sealed the match.
Tomorrow’s match:
HQ 5 Sector, Assam rifles
Vs
Mizoram Youth Team, Aizawl
Life spots started the match aggressively and attacked the opposition’s goal numerous times, but they failed to capitalise on the chances they created. They finally got the opener when Thangtinlen (9) made a good run into the box from the right and scored from a tight angle. Two minutes later, he found himself in almost the same position, but this time the keeper of Mon District made a good save. This save by Chen Wang (1) turned out to be the first of many saves he had to make in the match. He was forced to make a couple of saves as Life sports were relentless in their attack.
Early in the second half, Mon district’s keeper, Chen (1), who had brilliantly withstood all the attempts made by the opposition in the first half, made a crucial mistake and allowed a shot by Vikuzo to roll into his net as he failed to collect the ball cleanly. Soon after, Kobu (14) of life sports tripled their lead by scoring the third goal.
Mon District tried to fight back in the later stages of the match, but they were held off by the opposition and they never really made any serious effort on goal. Life sports controlled the entire match as they had the majority of ball possession and enjoyed the space in midfield to create more chances. A fast counter-attack in the 81st minute allowed Vikuzo (7) of life sports to score his second goal in the 81st minute. He completed his hat trick when he scored in the 89th minute and sealed the match.
Tomorrow’s match:
HQ 5 Sector, Assam rifles
Vs
Mizoram Youth Team, Aizawl
ROYAL CUP: 18th Nov 2011
Result: Life Sports, Kohima: 5 – Mon Dist. Sports Assn: 0
Result: Life Sports, Kohima: 5 – Mon Dist. Sports Assn: 0
