Morung Express News
Mokokchung | October 16
In the 17th match of the ongoing MDFA Trophy 2018, YA Marepkong won against Kumlong SA 2-1, knocking Kumlong SA out of the tournament.
Moasosang of YA Marepkong scored both goals for the team in the 10th minute and 41st minutes. Yangersosang of Kumlong SA scored the lone goal for his team in the 63rd minute. Kumlong SA tried hard to equalise the second goal but failed.
An intense second match between SSS Yellow and Telongjem FC ended in a goalless draw. With 50-50 ball possession, the defense of both the teams was equally strong. Longersunep of Telongjem FC was given a yellow card in the 12th minute of the game.
Meanwhile Rongpang Reju beat Friend’s United 2-1 in the third match. Jungpetrong, the captain of Rongpang Reju scored the first goal in the 34th minute of the game. Two yellow cards were given to Takawati and Jeminungsang of Friends United in the 7th and 14th minute while Aripong of Rongpang Reju was also cautioned in the 11th minute.
The second goal for Rongpang Reju came through a penalty scored in the 63rd minute scored by Jungpetrong. Calvin Kent scored the only goal for Friends United FC in the 70th minute. They failed to equalise the second goal, sending them out of the tournament.
Matches on October 17
Unicorn FC vs Grand Elites SC OCYU vs Zonipang SA Alwmpang YA vs Hills XI FC
