Correspondent
KOHIMA, NOV 5 (NPN): Satakha FC and Head Hunters FC booked their places in the semi-finals in the ongoing 10th edition of the Late Captain N. Kenguruse Football Tournament at IG Stadium Kohima on Thursday after registering victories in their respective quarter-final matches.
In the first quarter-final, Satakha FC edged past Kohima X1 by a solitary goal to secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory. Both teams battled for control in the first half but failed to break the deadlock. Satakha FC’s Mangkholen received a yellow card in the 11th minute.
The decisive goal came in the 61st minute when Pulovi found the net to give Satakha FC the lead. Kohima X1 attempted to find an equaliser but failed to capitalise on their opportunities. Mhasilhoukho of Kohima X1 was shown a yellow card in the 68th minute.
Satakha FC held on to their narrow lead until the final whistle to seal their semi-final berth, while Kohima X1 exited the competition.
In the second quarter-final, Head Hunters FC produced a dominant performance to defeat Phek Town FC 6–1 and advance to the semi-finals.
Head Hunters FC took an early lead through Kunuzo in the fourth minute, with the team maintaining a 1–0 advantage at half-time.
The second half saw Head Hunters FC increase their attacking intensity, with Molutsupong extending the lead in the 50th minute. Thanglenhao converted a penalty in the 53rd minute to make it 3–0, while Phek Town FC’s Mhashevoto received a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Thanglenhao struck again in the 78th minute to increase the lead before Nuchi pulled one back for Phek Town FC in the 82nd minute.
However, Head Hunters FC continued their dominance as Thanglenmang scored in the 84th minute, followed by Thanglenhao completing his hat-trick in the 86th minute to seal an emphatic 6–1 victory.
With his hat-trick, Thanglenhao took his tournament tally to 11 goals, making him the highest scorer so far.
Friday’s Matches
G Sports FC vs Medziphema FA (1 p.m.)
Peren District FC vs Ntangki FC (5 p.m.)