Artang VS Sangtemla match
Artang VS Sangtemla match

 

On day 2 of the 3rd Inter-ward football tournament organized by Marepkong Youth Association under the theme “Towards Excellence,” Mongsenbai Ward, Penli Ward and Artang Ward registered wins in their respective games played at the Imkongmeren Sports Complex.

 

In the first match of the day, Mongsenbai overpowered Marepkong 3-0 with Shiponglepba scoring a brace while Bendangmongba netted a third. Shiponglepba led the team ahead before half time at 30+ minute and scored a stunner in 36th minute. Bendangmongba scored the final goal of the match in the 47th minute ensuring that Mongsenbai side take all 3 points from the match.

 

The second match of the day saw Penli ward and Lijaba Lijen Ward play out a thrilling match that eventually ended 1-0 in favour of Penli. Joseph scored the lone goal of the match just before fulltime at the 60 minute through a penalty kick. The Lijaba Lijen side enjoyed better possession of the ball throughout the match but were unable to turn the the chances into goals in a match played under the scorching sun.

 

The third and final match of the day saw a much anticipated battle between veteran defending champions Artang and young blooded Sangtemla side. Imtimayang scored the lone goal for the defending champions in the 56th minute to take home 3 points. The Sangtemla side packed with young talents failed to convert chances as they missed a number of opportunities thrown at them.

 

Mokokchung Times

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