MOKOKCHUNG, OCT 15 (NPN): Phek and Longleng registered convincing wins in the 25th Dr T. Ao Trophy, the Inter-District Football Championship Silver Jubilee Edition 2026, while Niuland and Chümoukedima played out a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
In match No. 5, Niuland District Football Association (FA) and Chümoukedima District FA shared the points after an evenly contested encounter.
Niuland captain Kakhevi gave his side an early lead in the sixth minute, but Chümoukedima responded a minute later through Vikedo Ratsa, who converted a penalty to level the score.
Chümoukedima moved ahead in the 49th minute through Visalie, only for Niuland to restore parity when Thulunso converted a penalty in the 58th minute. Neither side managed to find a winner, and the match ended 2-2.
Phek beat Peren 4-1: Peren took the lead in the sixth minute through Keyisiebe, but Phek drew level in the 27th minute when Vaporayi found the net. Metshetsho then scored in first-half stoppage time (45+2) to give Phek a 2-1 lead at the break.
Phek maintained the pressure after the restart, with Vebizo extending the lead in the 68th minute. Thujosa added the fourth in the 73rd minute to seal a comprehensive victory.
Longleng thrash Shamator 4-1: Longleng also recorded a 4-1 victory, defeating Shamator in match No. 7. B. Mantong opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Shepa B doubled Longleng’s lead in the 32nd. Shamator reduced the deficit through Tsulunkhiung in the 48th minute, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. Longleng, however, restored their two-goal cushion through Yahoktenba in the 55th minute. I. Phongnyei then converted a penalty in the 67th minute to complete the 4-1 win.