Match between Auyang FC and Fusion FC. (Morung Photo)
SoyemSangya, Naga Brothers share spoils in top clash
Moses Hongang Chang
Tuensang | July 26
Auyang FC registered their first win of the TDFA League 2025 in emphatic fashion, thrashing Fusion FC 6-0, while title contenders SoyemSangya FC and Naga Brothers played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in Matchday 6 at the Loyem Memorial Astro Turf Ground here on Saturday.
In the day’s opening fixture, both Auyang and Fusion FC entered the match in search of their maiden victory, but it was Auyang who dominated proceedings from the outset.
Skipper Hopong opened the scoring in the 6th minute, calmly converting a penalty after a defensive error inside the box.
Ten minutes later, Chang Yamen doubled the lead with a low finish past a helpless Fusion goalkeeper. Auyang maintained their momentum in the second half, with Bamet Wongto adding a third in the 51st minute. Ayen Saching then netted a clinical brace in the 61st and 76th minutes, before Nokching rounded off the rout in the 84th minute to seal a morale-boosting win.
Fusion FC, meanwhile, remain rooted to the bottom of the table, having conceded a league-high 24 goals in four games. Auyang defender Chaang Hothrong was named Man of the Match for his composed performance at the back and seamless transition play.
In the second encounter, second-placed SoyemSangya FC and third-placed Naga Brothers played out a high-intensity 1-1 draw in one of the most entertaining matches of the league so far. Naga, coming off a resounding 7-1 victory over Rise of Strangers, drew first blood through in-form forward Bichemli in the 17th minute, who lobbed a brilliant volley over the SoyemSangya keeper.
Naga controlled much of the first half but failed to extend their advantage. SoyemSangya regrouped after the break, introducing key players who steadied the midfield and defence. The equaliser came through a moment of brilliance from left-back M. Chuba, who surged down the wing, beat two defenders, and fired a powerful shot into the top corner in the 64th minute.
Despite heavy rainfall in the final phase, both teams continued to press for a winner. The deadlock remained till the final whistle, with SoyemSangya’s Yemlong Chaba being adjudged Man of the Match for his solid defensive display.
After six matchdays, TVSF sit at the top of the table with a perfect record. SoyemSangya remain unbeaten in second place with two wins and a draw. Naga Brothers hold fourth place, while Auyang’s victory lifts them to fifth.
