NSF Trophy: Asufü Football Academy advance to semi-finals

Matches rescheduled due to technical issues with floodlights

KOHIMA — Asufü Football Academy progressed to the semi-finals of the 24th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy after defeating Michazou FC 7-0 in the quarter-finals played on Tuesday at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima.

Five of the seven goals were scored before half-time, with the remaining two added later. The opening goal was netted by Bijoy Moktan in the 8th minute of the game.

P Sorormi Thinsang scored a hat-trick, while Suzülo Mao, Korouhanba Laishram, and Janjagin Kuki each scored one goal for Asufü Football Academy.

The player of the match award went to Mathanmi Ninshen Jr. of Asufü Football Academy.

Meanwhile, one of the two quarter-final matches on Tuesday could not be completed and has been postponed to October 2.

The fourth quarter-final between Tankhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Circle FC, Chedema, was put on hold due to a technical issue.

Sixty minutes of the match have been played, with the remaining 25 minutes scheduled for October 2 at 9:30 am. Circle FC, Chedema, scored a goal during the 65 minutes of play.

The semi-final between Asufü Christian Institute and Sechü-Zubza FC has been rescheduled to 2 pm on October 2.

ASU informs on technical issue

Meanwhile, the Angami Students’ Union, organiser of the 24th NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy, has expressed regret over the rescheduling of the matches.

It was informed that due to the technical failure of the floodlights, the night matches scheduled for the first semi-final on October 2 and the second semi-final on October 3 have been rescheduled to 2 pm.

In a statement, it was said that there have been irregularities with the generators supplying power to the floodlights, which have been under the notice of the Department of Youth Resources and Sports and the IG Stadium administration. It added that the negligence has caused immeasurable inconvenience to the organisers, teams, and fans.

Further, it was informed that the organising committee and the Angami Students’ Union will take all befitting action on priority. The organising committee will further issue updates for the grand finale scheduled for October 5, it added.

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