22nd NSF MMT: Headhunters FC, Vafümai Gaziphema FC advance to pre-quarters

Our Correspondent
Kohima, Oct. 13 (EMN): Defending champions Headhunters FC trounced Pfosemei FC 9-1 at the ongoing 22nd NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy at IG Stadium on Thursday, in Kohima.

Chingsha of Headhunters scored four goals (haul) in the first half to become the second hat-trick scorer of the tournament.

Samson scored a brace while their captain Haotingmang Thomsong,  Khampei and Thanglenhao booted in a goal each in a lopsided game.

The lone goal in favour of Pfosemei came through the boots of Sibo Ashuzhiio in the 76^th minute in the first match of the day.

The man of the match was awarded Sibo Ashuzhüo of Pfosemei from Manipur.

Vafümai Gaziphema FC overwhelmed Khuzama Students’ Care Union by a margin of 5-1 in the second match.

Entering the round of 16, Vafümai opened their account through D Naile in the second minute of the kick off whistle.

However, Khuzama’s Zayiese scored a quick equaliser in the 11^th minute.

A determined Vafümai took the lead again with the goal coming from the boots of Ngachano in the 45^th minute.

There was no looking back from Vafümei as they found their third goal through Dahru in the 55^th minute.

Zusho and Wetshokhro chipped in with a goal each in the 73^rd and 90^th minutes respectively.

PM Rakevieche of Vafümai was awarded the man of the match.

Fixture for Friday

1^st Match – New Market FC vs Go Live FC CBCK (11:30 am)
2^nd Match – Kelhoukevira FC vs Bucaneers FC (1:30 pm)