Nigerian player Okechukwu scores a hat-trick in debut match
Biekrazou, Khriekesa FC enter round of last 16
Kohima, Oct. 7 (EMN): Debutants Lamphel FC, Manipur blanked High School Taxi Drivers XI (HSTD) 7-0 to advance to the pre-quarters of the 18th NSF Martyrs Memorial Trophy at Kohima local ground on Saturday.
The Nigerian player Francis Okechukwu and their skipper Golmei were the stars of the match as they both scored hat-tricks respectively on their way to humiliate a struggling HSTD XI.
Much to the jubilation of the Khuochiezie crowd, Okechukwu delivered a superb long range shot to give Lamphel an early lead in the 5th minute. Lamphel’s skipper Golmei doubled the lead in the 16th minute, followed by the third in the 24th minute to end the first half 3-0.
Moving into the second half, Golmei went on to score his hat-trick goal in the 45th minute through a penalty following a fault committed by one of HSTD’s defender.
Playing a one-sided match, Lamphel FC controlled the match with ease as Okechukwu went on to score his second goal in the 58th minute. Golmei was on target again in the 64th minute scoring the 6th goal for the team and his fourth, while Okechukwu scored his hat-trick goal in the final minutes of the stipulated time.
Earlier in the first match, Biekrazou overcame Nagabazar FC by 2-0 and registered their entry into the round of last 16. Keneikhrietuo Miario scored the first goal for Biekrazou in the 35th minute, while Vilhoubeituo Yhome ended the hope of Nagabazar FC when he scored in the 70th minute. With their victory today, Biekrazou will next play against Tangkhul Students’ Union in the pre-quarters on Oct. 13.
Playing the final match of the day, Khriekesa FC, Meriema defeated Chedema Village Youth Organisation (CVYO) 2-1 and made it to the pre-quarters.
The first half belonged to Khriekesa FC as Rokovilie Phewhuo scored in the 28th minute. However, CVYO came back in the game when Neingutoulie Thevo scored the equalizer in the 56th minute. With just four minutes left and when the match seemed to be heading for a tie-breaker, Keviyabeiu Keditsu came to the rescue of Khriekesa FC as he found the back of the net in the 66th minute.
Khriekesa FC will play against Lamphel FC in the pre-quarterfinal on ct. 14.
Monday’s matches
Tiema-Khe Kidima vs Govt. Polytechnic Kohima at 12.30 p.m
Rooster Club Phesama vs Mongols FC, Patkai, Dimapur at 2 p.m
