Dilong Youths sails into semis after defeating Socianian
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 17
Dilong Youth Association (DYA) today triumphed over Socianian FC by two goals to one (2-1) in the second quarter final match of the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2016. Today’s match, though it went in favour of DYA, yet the Socianian FC gave a tough fight till the very end. But the tough defense line and a seasoned Dilong goalkeeper ensured that no serious attempts were made at the Dilong goal.
The first half of the match was dominated by the Dilong Youth Association. Towards the start of the match, the DYA midfield breached the Socianian defense lines, and Imsuwapang (Jersey No 12) put in a fine cross towards the goalposts; DYA striker, Inshalu found the ball and kicked it into the net in the 3rd minute.
Socianian FC quickly recovered and a free-kick was awarded in the next few minutes to Socianian; a powerful shot flew over dangerously, but deflected on to the goal post.
The ball possession in the first half was more or less the same; though it was DYA that made some on-target attempts. Socianian also lost a couple of chances through corner kicks.
The second half also saw some interesting play. A foul was committed by a Socianian defender just outside the D-Box, but the free kick was saved by the Socianian goalkeeper. Then when all hope seemed to be lost for Socianians, a corner kick was awarded. There was a brief confusion at the DYA goal, until Socianian midfielder Lipoktoshi (jersey no 12) scored the goal at the 69th minute. The tempo was upped. It was not only an equalizer but a morale booster for the SFC team.
In the 78th minute, another foul was committed by Socianian just outside the D-Box. DYA’s Bendangsunep (Jersey No 10) kicked the ball flawlessly into the goal over the Socianian defense wall and a helpless goalkeeper. With two goals to one, and with the time minutes quickly passing away, a penalty kick was awarded to DYA after its striker was pushed by a Socianian player.
DYA Striker Inshalu took hit the post. As the full 90 minutes came to pass and with the added injury time, the match ended 2-1 with DYA sailing into the semis and ensuring a date with Sports Society Suyim on October 20, 2016 in the first semi-final match.
The match partron for the second quarter final match was Dr Talisunep, Senior Medical Officer, IMDH, Mokokchung.
