Mongsenbai Youngsters register win, YA Marepkong draw
Dimapur, Oct. 9 (EMN): Mongsenbai Youngsters crushed United Brothers FC in the first match of the day with Mongsenbai scoring 5 -1 at the ongoing MDFA trophy at Imkongmeren Sports Complex, Mokochung on Monday. Punuru Nienu scored four goals for Mongsenbai in the 10th, 18th, 38th and 43rd minute of the game making him a contender for the highest goal scorer of the tournament. Imnatoshi also contributed a goal for the team in the 33rd minute. The lone goal for United Brothers FC was scored by Samuel Konyak in the 53rd minute. With United brothers FC failing to keep up with the ball command of the Mongsenbai Youngsters, the match ended with Mongsenbai Youngsters winning 5-1.
In the second match between Soccer Club and YA Marepkong, both the teams failed to score any goals and the match ended in a goalless draw. With two draws and a loss, Soccer club exits the tournament and their race for the MDFA trophy ends in the first round.
Tuesday’s matches
From 1p.m onwards
Rongpang Reju, Arkong vs Intermingle Club
NU Lumami vs Dominion Club