Match in action between Puiteing FC (Orange) and NASA (Black). (Photo Courtesy: PDFA)
Peren, October 21 (MExN): Puiteing FC have reclaimed the top spot of the first Peren District Football League (PDFL) points table organized by Peren District Football Association (PDFA) after stunning Nsong Area Sports Association (NASA) 7-1 at Jalukie ‘B’ village ground on Friday. Barak Football Academy, LekieMtei FC also won their respective matches while Native Feathers shared points with Prime FC.
An update received here stated that Puiteing FC reclaimed the top spot with a comfortable win over NASA. Putiteing FC opened its account in the 21st minute through the boots of Kawijibo, who also scored the third goal in the 43rd minute. Dominant Puiteingthen added another goal in the 23rd minute through Jangminlen. The first half ended in 3-0. After the breather, Wibonjibou of Puiteing Fc struck again in the 51st minute which then added by Kawililakbou in the 59th minutes. Struggling NASA found the back of the net through the boots of Ningteu in the 70th minute, which was the lone goal for the team. NASA converted its own goal in the 90th minute. The 7th goal for Puiteing FC was scored by senior star player Lamraiin the added time.
In the first match, Barak FA defeated Benreu FC 3-1. The first half was a highly contested game where both the teams looked for opportunities to open their accounts. Just before the final whistle of the first half, Namdonbo of Barak FA drew the first blood in the 44th minute making it 1-0. Fighting back, Benreu FC found the equalizer through the boots of Rangrangbe in the 54th minute. Later in the 81st and 84th minutes Suraibo and Namdonbo of Barak FA scored the third and fourth goals respectively, which were enough to seal the victory. Yellow cards were awarded to Digumpeung and Heizaizeung of Benreu FC for unsporting behaviour. Barak FA now stands at the second spot in the PDFL points table behind Puiteing FC.
In the second match, Lekie Mtei FC downed Northern Zeme Sports Association (NZSA) 2-1.Fourth minute into the game, NZSA suffered its own goal through a free kick from Hainsiugongbe of Lekie FC. The equalizer for NZSA came in the 15th minute of the game through the boots of Ziepwa. Both the teams made several attempts to find the back of the net but failed to make any breakthrough till the first half.
In the second half, Paulinlung of LekieMtei FC found the back of the net in the 52nd minute to lead by a goal. Both the teams missed several chances to score and NZSA had to concede a defeat. Ilialungboof LekieMtei FC was cautioned for unsporting behaviour. LekieMtei FC now sat at the fourth spot in the league points table and hopeful to book the top four berth.
In the fourth match, Native Feathers and Prime FC played out goalless draw 0-0. Both the teams displayed their spirited efforts where both the teams missed several opportunities to convert it into goal. In a thriller, Prime FC and Native Feathers gave no chances for their opponent to find the back of the net. Both the teams however, hit the crossbar but failed to break any breakthrough and shared a point each. Native Feathers now stands on the third spot of the table while Prime FC in the fifth place keeping their hope for top four spot alive.
October 22 matches
Barak FA Vs LekieMtei FC: 7:00 am
Puiteing FC Vs Benreu FC: 9:00 am
Native Feather Vs NZSA: 12:30 pm
Prime FC Vs NASA :
2:30 pm
