Shitilong SA defeats OCYU 1-0; to meet NU Lumami in semis

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MOKOKCHUNG, OCTOBER 19

Shitilong Sporting Association today defeated OCYU by a lone goal in the 2nd quarterfinal match of the ongoing XXI MDFA Trophy 2015 at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex here today which was witnessed by the Assistant Director, Food & Civil Supplies, Mokokchung, Lipoknungsang as the match patron.
Underdogs OCYU put up a brave front against a formidable and favorites Shitilong SA at the first half. The ball possession was more or less equal. At the first half, OCYU missed some great chances when their midfielder passed the Shitilong defenses and attempted the goal but was caught by the goalkeeper. The OCYU team missed a couple of great shots which nearly missed the goal. The Shitilong team seemed to be quite lethargic at the first half, but their strong defenses, especially Kezevitu (jersey no 2) and his teammates nicely defended the goalposts and thwarted the serious what would seem like sure goals.But at the second half, the Shitilong team was more rejuvenated. The match proved to be more competitive. The OCYU team continued their steady play. But at the 51st minute, there was a serious breach of the OCYU defense lines. Shitilong’s star striker Sakutemjen (jersey no 2) moved passed the OCYU defenses chasing a nice pass from his fellow mates, and looped the ball gently over the goalkeeper and into the nets.
The OCYU team did not change their tempo. But with the time passing quickly, and the match in favor of Shitilong, OCYU put up a relentless counterattack to equalize the goal. However, while they were concentrating on the midfield and the strike force, there were serious gaps in the OCYU defense lines. Shitilong SA made some well calculated on-target shots, but was saved by the goalkeeper. There was also a lot of off-target shots by Shitilong strikers, perhaps either to pass the time or to secure another goal.
The OCYU midfielders and strikers were constantly checked by the Shitilong team and they could rarely make an on-target shot. At the end, the match ended 1-0, with the Shitilong SA team entering the semifinals. They will meet NU Lumami (PGSU-L) at the first semifinal match on October 22, 2015.
The match patron of the 2nd quarterfinal, Lipoknungsang, Assistant Director F&CS, Mokokchung also donated a sum of Rs 15,000 to the MDFA.

3rd Quarterfinal Match
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM
Arrjusanger FC Vs Fusion SC