Our Correspondent
MOKOKCHUNG, AUGUST 19
The 2nd Futsal Tournament 2013 began Monday at Mokokchung Multi-Purpose Indoor Stadium being organized by Wolverine Club. The inaugural function was graced by Dr. Sangnyu Yaden, President Ao Senden as the chief guest. In his address, Yaden lauded the organizers for venturing into a new arena of sports. He reminded that Futsal is lately introduced in Nagaland, but said was a game played since 1930 introduced in Uruguay and has been observed as a popular game in other countries.
Dr. Sangyu also said that many popular players like Pele, Zico, Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Kaka, Christiano Ronaldo, Xavi, Deco, Fabregas, etc, were all trained as Futsal players in initial days before venturing out as football players.
The second season of Futsal Tournament comprises 15 contenders including Shooting Starz, Shooting Starz (B), Aspirant FC, Talen-Sen Zünga, Mighty Ducks, Knight Rider’s, Arjungsanger FC, River Plate Association, Kickers, Fraternal Association, Loyal Star Sporting Club, Youth Association Marepkong, Assassins FC, Shooting Starz ‘A’ and Sportic Club.
The winners and runner-up of the four-day tournament will be awarded certificate along with cash price of Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 20,000 respectively. Additionally, there will individual prizes for ‘Best Goal Keeper’ and ‘Highest Scorer’.
[tabs type=”horizontal”][tabs_head][tab_title]RESULTS OF FIRST DAY MATCH [/tab_title][/tabs_head][tab]Shooting Starz 9 : 4 Shooting Starz B Mighty Ducks 7 : 4 Knight Rider’s Kickers 3 : 4 Fraternal Association Assassins FC 4 : 4 Shooting Starz A Aspirant FC 4 : 7 Talen-Sen Zünga Arrjungsanger FC 7 : 8 River Plate Association Loyal Star Sporting Club 5 : 4 Youth Assoc. Marep[/tab][/tabs]
