Players of Mongsenbai FC and Telongjem FC during the second semi-final match between Telongjem FC and Mongsenbai FC during the MDFA Trophy 2022 at Imkongmeren Sports Complex on October 25.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 25
Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club and Telongjem FC sailed through to the finals of the MDFA Trophy 2022 amidst fog, rain, and heavy mud. In the first semi-final match which was played on 22 October, Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club beat Longpa Lomuden FC 5-4 in a tie breaker match.
MMSC dominated the first half, but they could not penetrate through the Longpa defence, ending the first half in a 0-0 draw. The second half saw Longpa Lomuden giving a tough competition to MMSC giving notable shots on target but failed to net any goal.
The teams headed to the tie breakers after a gruelling 90-minute battle in search of a final playoff spot and a score of 0-0. MMSC went on to win the match as Limakumzuk missed his attempt on the fourth kick, ending the match 5-4.
The second semi-final match was supposedly to be played on October 24 but rain and fog played spoilsport and had to be postponed to October25. The second semi-final match between Telongjem FC and Mongsenbai FC saw a thrilling encounter as the fog filled Imkongmeren Sports Complex delayed the game owing to poor visibility.
The first half of the game was marginally dominated by Mongsenbai, who had a conventional 60-40 control of the field, with both sides making significant shots on goal. The suspension of Mongsenbai's goalie Sashikumba in the 36th minute after receiving a Red card for handling the ball outside the box proved to be a big blow for the team. The first half ended in a goalless draw.
Telongjem FC scored the first goal came in the 54th minute through Pursunep, when he took a free kick from just outside the box. A consecutive goal came in the 57th minute through a penalty that came through Yhunshalo Kemp. Telongjem's Imkongnungsang scored the game-winning goal in the 85th minute after a brilliantly sculpted pass from Bapen Yimjong inside the box, giving the 10 man Mongsenbai side a 3-0 defeat.
Telongjem FC and Moanungsang Memorial Sporting Club will compete for the championship title on October 26 at 1:00 pm at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex Mokokchung, with Medo Yhoka, Advisor Technical Education and Elections, serving as the Chief Match Patron.
