Players of Noklak (white) and Kiphire (blue) vie for the ball during the football match no. 17 of the ongoing 25th Dr T Ao Trophy at Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma in Mokokchung on October 19.
Kohima, October 19 (MExN): Noklak registered the biggest win of the day with a 6-1 victory over Kiphire, while Mon, Phek and Peren also secured wins on Day 6 of the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy – Inter-District Football Championship 2026 at Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma in Mokokchung on October 19.
Noklak’s emphatic victory in Match No. 17 was spearheaded by Longkhoi, who scored a hat-trick. Mon recorded a convincing 4-0 win over Zunheboto, Phek defeated Niuland 4-2 in a six-goal encounter, and Peren came from behind to beat Chümoukedima 2-1.
In the opening match, Noklak took the lead against Kiphire in the 13th minute through Nengpao before Longkhoi doubled the advantage in the 20th minute. Kiphire’s goal in the 38th minute came through an own goal.
Longkhoi continued his scoring run after the break, finding the net in the 42nd and 64th minutes to complete his hat-trick. Muthiu added another goal in the 60th minute, while Thangsoi scored in the 62nd minute to seal Noklak’s commanding 6-1 victory.
Kiphire also suffered setbacks with Idalungbe and Manwang sustaining injuries in the 32nd minute and first-half stoppage time at 35+2 minutes, respectively.
Mon outplays Zunheboto
In Match No. 18, Mon produced a dominant display to defeat Zunheboto 4-0, with Nokwang scoring twice.
Mon made a blistering start as Nokwang opened the scoring in the first minute before Eshong doubled the lead a minute later. Nokwang struck again at 35+2 minutes to complete his brace and give Mon a three-goal advantage.
David completed the scoring in the 60th minute, sealing a comprehensive win and ensuring Mon kept a clean sheet. Zunheboto’s Hiuke received a yellow card in the 17th minute.
Phek overcomes Niuland
Match No. 19 saw Phek overcome Niuland 4-2 in an entertaining contest. Shovelo scored twice to help Phek secure the victory.
Phek took control early, with Shovelo opening the scoring in the 14th minute before Eneibe extended the lead in the 28th minute.
Niuland mounted a comeback in the second half, with Hekato reducing the deficit in the 55th minute before Toka equalised a minute later to make it 2-2.
However, Phek regained the lead through Shovelo in the 67th minute, while Sieketou scored at 70+3 minutes to seal the 4-2 victory. Phek’s Weliso and Kunuzo received yellow cards in the seventh and 44th minutes, respectively.
Peren egde Chümoukedima 2-1
In Match No. 20, Peren staged a comeback to defeat Chümoukedima 2-1.
Chümoukedima took the lead in the 15th minute through Lunmingou, but Peren responded six minutes later when Khiuwangbo scored the equaliser.
The contest remained closely fought until the 61st minute, when Lungpetsing found the net to put Peren ahead for the first time. Peren held on to their advantage until the final whistle to secure the win. Khiuwangbo received a yellow card in the 52nd minute.
Day 6 featured Noklak’s emphatic win, Mon’s clean-sheet performance, Phek’s recovery after Niuland’s second-half equaliser and Peren’s comeback victory.
Longkhoi’s hat-trick was the standout individual performance of the day, while Mon recorded the only clean sheet among the four winning teams.
October 20 fixtures
Match No 21 - 08:00 AM
Dimapur vs Kiphire
Match No 22 - 10:30 AM
Mon vs Noklak
Match No 23 - 04:00 PM
Tuensang vs Wokha
Match No 24 - 06:30 PM
Mokokchung Vs Meluri
