Rongsenkaba of Salaksalaker driving the ball into the net during the penalty shootout of the 1st quarter final match against Rebels FC, in Longjang, Mokokchung on Tuesday.
MOKOKCHUNG, DECEMBER 19 (MExN): The opening match of the second day Mongsen Ait Marok Football Trophy at Longjang village, Mokokchung witnessed a spectacular performance by Sentinungsang of Gilgal FC scoring 2 goals in the first half and another in the second half; his teammates Ayenmongba and Winamthiu adding a goal each against the crowd favorite Salsksalaker, who managed to score only a single goal; ending the match with 5 goals to 1, on Tuesday.
Omega and Lumedang in the 7th match of the tournament shared 2 goals each ending on a draw.
Chargers FC continued its winning streak by crushing its opponent Yimsen Youth club and scoring 7 goals (plus an own goal by the opposing team), winding up the match with 8 goals to nil.
Rebels FC and Khanimu Citizens Club held a slow-paced 9th tournament match with a score of 1-0, in favour of the former.
Gilgal FC opened their tournament match with a staggering 10 goals to 1 against Lametong.
Aningchen in the 11th match of the tournament could not pace their opponent Lomuden resulting in their defeat with 4 goals to nil.
The last leg matches played between Chargers FC and Yimsen Youth Club-A ended with a single goal by Yangersosang of Chargers FC.
The first quarter-final match of the tournament witnessed a fierce competition between Salaksalaker and Rebels FC ending the 60 minutes match with 2 goals each; and neither team breaking the deadlock in the additional minutes, concluding in a shootout which resulted in a 5-3 victory for Salaksalaker.
Gilgal downed the host team Mongsen Ait Club in the second quarter-final match with a sole goal.
The third and final day of the tournament will host Lumeden against Yimsen Youth Club-B in the 3rd quarter final; with Chargers FC and Omega looking to continue their streak in the tournament – in the fourth quarter. The finalist will be competing for the coveted Mongsen Ait Marok (cup) and a cash prize of 1 lakh rupees.
