Kohima | November 17 : The second day of the Royal Gold Cup turned out to be an entertaining one despite the dull weather. Two exciting matches were played and by the end of the day ten goals were scored. The first match between Naga Prege FC, Kohima and Peren district FA produced five goals as the match ended with Peren FA defeating Kohima by four goals to one (4:1).
Both teams started the match by going on the offensive but neither team created any clear chances. By the half hour mark, Peren FC enjoyed the majority of ball possession and attacked the opposition’s half numerous times. But on the 40th minute, Vitsozo (17) of Kohima scored the first goal against the run of play when he converted a rebound from close range. Peren continued to push forward and finally got the equalizer through Kethozhapu (10) seconds before the referee blew the half time whistle.
Nine minutes after play resumed, the scorer of the opining goal, Vitsozo of Naga Prege made another attempt, but his shot went over the crossbar. Peren responded by scoring their second goal through Asian (12) on the 58th minute. Kohima came very close to an equalizer on the 64th minute when Dziesekhotuo (6) made a good run from the left and took a good shot at goal. But his shot was brilliantly saved by the Peren keeper.
This attempt by Kohima jolted Peren and they responded by going on the offensive. It did not take long for them to score their third goal because on the 69th minute, Keneisedelie (8) thumped in the third goal from long range. Six minutes after the third goal, Peren put the match beyond Kohima by scoring their fourth and final goal.
In the second match, AIM FC Imphal defeated Excel Club Kohima by four goals to one (4:1). The match started slowly as both teams took some time to get settled. But as the match progressed, Manipur started to dominate and threatened to score as they made numerous attempts on goal. Robinson (15) of Manipur managed to hit the side netting on the 20th minute, and after five minutes, S. Herojit (11) missed another chance when his shot from inside the box went wide.
Kohima could have taken the lead on the 34th minute, when Mhaselie (8) of Kohima made a very good attempt just outside the box. But his shot hit the crossbar and Excel lost the chance to grab the initiative. Manipur played aggressive and very methodical in their approach and they were rewarded for their patience when Rajesh (8) scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute.
Excel started the second half strongly and almost levelled the score in the 47th minute, but Matthew’s (15) shot went wide. They finally got the equalizer on the 52nd minute through Meren (5). But on the 56th minute, S. Herojit (11) of Manipur made a very good run from the right into the box and passed the ball to Robinson (15). His attempt on goal was going wide, but luckily the ball found the feet of Gouro (7) who happily tapped in the second goal and gave Manipur the lead once again.
Two minutes later, Manipur extended their lead when strikers S. Herojit (11) met a cross sent in by Gouro (7) from the left and easily side footed it into the net. Manipur sealed the match when Manitombi (25) easily beat the off side trap and sent in a good pass and allowed Robinson (15) to score the fourth goal for Manipur.
Tomorrow’s match:
Life Sports, Kohima Vs Mon Dist. Sports Assn
Kick Off- 1:00pm
Both teams started the match by going on the offensive but neither team created any clear chances. By the half hour mark, Peren FC enjoyed the majority of ball possession and attacked the opposition’s half numerous times. But on the 40th minute, Vitsozo (17) of Kohima scored the first goal against the run of play when he converted a rebound from close range. Peren continued to push forward and finally got the equalizer through Kethozhapu (10) seconds before the referee blew the half time whistle.
Nine minutes after play resumed, the scorer of the opining goal, Vitsozo of Naga Prege made another attempt, but his shot went over the crossbar. Peren responded by scoring their second goal through Asian (12) on the 58th minute. Kohima came very close to an equalizer on the 64th minute when Dziesekhotuo (6) made a good run from the left and took a good shot at goal. But his shot was brilliantly saved by the Peren keeper.
This attempt by Kohima jolted Peren and they responded by going on the offensive. It did not take long for them to score their third goal because on the 69th minute, Keneisedelie (8) thumped in the third goal from long range. Six minutes after the third goal, Peren put the match beyond Kohima by scoring their fourth and final goal.
In the second match, AIM FC Imphal defeated Excel Club Kohima by four goals to one (4:1). The match started slowly as both teams took some time to get settled. But as the match progressed, Manipur started to dominate and threatened to score as they made numerous attempts on goal. Robinson (15) of Manipur managed to hit the side netting on the 20th minute, and after five minutes, S. Herojit (11) missed another chance when his shot from inside the box went wide.
Kohima could have taken the lead on the 34th minute, when Mhaselie (8) of Kohima made a very good attempt just outside the box. But his shot hit the crossbar and Excel lost the chance to grab the initiative. Manipur played aggressive and very methodical in their approach and they were rewarded for their patience when Rajesh (8) scored the opening goal in the 43rd minute.
Excel started the second half strongly and almost levelled the score in the 47th minute, but Matthew’s (15) shot went wide. They finally got the equalizer on the 52nd minute through Meren (5). But on the 56th minute, S. Herojit (11) of Manipur made a very good run from the right into the box and passed the ball to Robinson (15). His attempt on goal was going wide, but luckily the ball found the feet of Gouro (7) who happily tapped in the second goal and gave Manipur the lead once again.
Two minutes later, Manipur extended their lead when strikers S. Herojit (11) met a cross sent in by Gouro (7) from the left and easily side footed it into the net. Manipur sealed the match when Manitombi (25) easily beat the off side trap and sent in a good pass and allowed Robinson (15) to score the fourth goal for Manipur.
Tomorrow’s match:
Life Sports, Kohima Vs Mon Dist. Sports Assn
Kick Off- 1:00pm
ROYAL GOLD CUP
17th Nov; Results:
1st match: Peren District FA 4 : Naga Prege Kohima 1
2nd match: AIM FC Imphal 4 : Excel Club Kohima 1
17th Nov; Results:
1st match: Peren District FA 4 : Naga Prege Kohima 1
2nd match: AIM FC Imphal 4 : Excel Club Kohima 1
