Our Correspondent Kohima | March 6 The 3rd edition of Morning Premier League, (MPL) got underway today at Seikhazou Ground, D. Khel Kohima Village with Amur Falcon FC playing against the defending champions Merhülietsa Sunrisers. The match was evenly contested in the first half with both the teams trying hard to find the opener. With just few minutes left in the first half, quick double goals from AFFC sealed the fate for Sunrisers. A goal from Benlo in the 43rd minute and another from Mele in the 44th minute left the Sunrisers players dejected as they left the field for the lemon break. The second half saw a resurgent Sunrisers as Asat scored from a penalty spot in the 53rd minute. But their hope was sealed again when Roko of AFFC scored a long ranger in the 64th minute. AFFC won the match 3-1. Earlier, a short program was held where the defending champions of MPL 2016, Sunrisers handed over the MPL trophy to MPL president Loben Jamir while Pastor Jonathan Messen of PowerComm led in prayer along with the 10 teams competing in this year's MPL, which is organised by Morning Football Association.
