Morung Express News
Tuensang | September 20
Soyem Sangya shocked Naga Brothers 2-0 in Qualifier 2 of the Tuensang District Football Association (TDFA) League play-offs Friday at Loyem Memorial Astro Turf Ground, earning a berth in the final against Tuensang Village Sports Foundation (TVSF) scheduled for September 27 in Tuensang town.
The game’s decisive moment came in the 64thminute, when Lentok Khumba, who had earlier set up Kelep in the 19th minute with precise passes, provided an assist and then delivered the match-winning goal himself. Khumba’s all-round display, his vision, movement and finishing won him Man of the Match honours. Soyem Sangya’s back-line held firm to preserve the shutout despite persistent threats from Naga Brothers.
Earlier in the day, in an exhibition match to warm up for the play-offs, officials of the TDFA took on officials of Chang Wedoshi Setshang (CWS). TDFA officials narrowly edged out CWS by 6-5. The match patron was Murari Mandal, Manager of Rai Bahadur Chunilal Agencies (Indian Oil Corporation Limited), Tuensang.
TVSF had earlier secured its place in the final following a dominant win over Naga Brothers in their Qualifier 1 match. With Soyem Sangya’s recent victory, the stage is now set for a final showdown between Soyem Sangya and Tuensang Village Sports Foundation.
The final will be held at Loyem Memorial Astro Turf Ground, Tuensang town, and will be live streamed on YouTube via the Peep Hole Production channel, allowing supporters across the region to follow the match.
