10th Late Captain N. Kenguruse Football Trophy
Correspondent
KOHIMA, NOV 4 (NPN): Peren District FC edged past Sechü Zubza FC Academy 4–3 in a thrilling seven-goal encounter in Match No. 7, while Ntangki FC Peren registered a commanding 12–2 victory over Fledgling FC in Match No. 8 in the ongoing 10th edition of the Late Captain N. Kenguruse Football Tournament at IG Stadium Kohima on Wednesday.
In Match No. 7, Peren District FC took the lead in the 18th minute through Kenumdi, but Sechü Zubza FC Academy responded four minutes later as Vibizo found the equaliser. Kenumdi struck again in the 25th minute to restore Peren’s lead before Namduanbou extended the advantage to 3–1 in the 33rd minute.
Sechü Zubza FC Academy fought back in the second half, with Thejavizo reducing the deficit in the 54th minute. However, Chidiheu extended Peren’s lead to 4–2 in the 81st minute.
The contest remained intense as Thepfükhrietuo pulled one back for Sechü Zubza FC Academy in the 83rd minute, making it 4–3. Despite their late efforts, the academy side failed to find another equaliser as Peren District FC held on to secure the victory.
Kezhangulie of Sechü Zubza FC Academy was recorded as a casualty in the 90+2nd minute.
In Match No. 8, Ntangki FC Peren produced an impressive attacking display to thrash Fledgling FC 12–2 in a high-scoring encounter.
Ntangki FC made an early impact, with Itachube opening the scoring in the sixth minute, followed by Keyisiebe in the 10th minute. Fledgling FC responded through Alex, who scored in the 18th and 29th minutes to level the score at 2–2.
However, Ntangki FC regained control as Itachube scored his second goal in the 37th minute. Keyisiebe added another in the 41st minute, while Irabeubo found the net in the 43rd minute to give Ntangki FC a 5–2 lead at half-time.
The second half saw Ntangki FC continue their dominance, with Rangliakam scoring in the 52nd minute. A yellow card was shown to Renchio of Fledgling FC in the 60th minute.
Itachube completed his hat-trick in the 65th minute, while Bendangrenba added another in the 67th minute. Haitua increased the tally in the 73rd minute, followed by Mideiyi in the 77th minute. Keyisiebe completed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute before Irabeubo rounded off the scoring with his second goal in the 90+1st minute.
Quarter-final (Thursday)
QF 1: Satakha FC vs Kohima X1 – 1 p.m.
QF 2: Phek Town FC vs Head Hunters FC – 5 p.m.