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By Our Correspondent Updated: Nov 06, 2017 10:47 pm

Naga Terriers beat Kimhoma FC to enter pre-quarters; Fosters FC, Sporting Club, EIMI United register win

Kohima, Nov. 6 (EMN): Naga Terriers beat Kimhoma Youth Society FC 4-0 to advance to the pre-quarters of the 23rd Classic Cup here at Kohima local ground on November 6.
Khampai Konyak was the star of the match as he scored twice in the first half to lead the four-times semi-finalists to victory. Konyak’s first goal came through a spot kick, while he was on target again in the 25th minute to place his team in the driving seat till the interval.
Moving into the second half, Khuanjuang delivered a brilliant shot in the 53rd minute which gave Naga Terriers the third lead. To make it worse, Tiakaba took home his team when he scored for Terriers in the 57th minute.
Earlier in the first match, Fosters FC defeated Seiyhazou Hill Boys FC 2-0 to qualify for the round of last 16.
Avilie Tsükrü made an early breakthrough for Fosters FC in the first minute of the match, while Tsükrü went on to score the second goal in the 22nd minute.
The second match between Dejavu FC and Sporting Club was decided via tie-breaker, wherein, Sporting Club emerged victorious to qualify for the next round while they will play against Sporting Club on Nov 11.
The match headed for tie-breaker as both the teams were locked in a goalless draw till the end of the stipulated time.
In the third match, EIMI United downed Veracious FC 2-1 to make it through to the round of last 16.
Lalminhao drew the first blood for EIMI United in the 12th minute, while Janghao doubled the lead in the 42nd minute, to guide his team to the round of 16.
Just minutes before the final whistle, Tseio Khutso scored to give Veracious FC a lifeline. However, EIMI United made it sure in taking the lead till the final whistle.
TUESDAY’s MATCHES
Tseidi FC vs Friendship United FC at 10 am
Botas Students FC vs Kezekevi FC at 11.30 am
Diki Warriors FC vs FC Chizami United at 1 pm
New Market XI vs Jakha FC at 2.30 pm

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By Our Correspondent Updated: Nov 06, 2017 10:47:52 pm
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