Match Day 3 of the 9th Capt. N. Kenguruse, MVC Memorial Football Tournament delivered drama, precision, and sheer footballing brilliance as Dimapur SC sealed a thrilling late win over Nagaland Police FC, while Langsa Hill FC produced a commanding performance to demolish Wokha District Ex-Servicemen League Club.
Dimapur SC Seal Late Win Over Nagaland Police FC in a Fierce Battle
Match No. 4 | Final Score: Dimapur SC 2–1 Nagaland Police FC
In a gripping contest between two disciplined sides, Dimapur SC clinched a dramatic 2–1 victory over Nagaland Police FC, courtesy of a stoppage-time strike that left fans on the edge of their seats.
Dimapur SC struck first through Rhitsho in the 13th minute, finishing off a rapid counter-attack that sliced open the Police defence. Despite conceding early, Nagaland Police FC controlled much of the first half with 51.76% possession, calmly building play and waiting for gaps to appear.
Their persistence bore fruit when Limakumzuk pounced on a rebound in the 70th minute to level the scoreline. With momentum swinging in their favour, Nagaland Police pressed for a winner but met a resolute Dimapur defence that refused to yield.
Just when a draw seemed inevitable, Gaichui emerged as the hero, scoring deep into stoppage time (80+2’) to hand Dimapur SC a memorable win and all three points.
The statistics reflected the intensity of the battle — Nagaland Police FC had six shots on target to Dimapur’s five, but Dimapur SC created more chances overall with ten off-target attempts. The Police side were also flagged offside 11 times and committed 11 fouls, revealing Dimapur’s disciplined defensive structure.
Despite less possession, Dimapur SC’s efficiency in front of goal and composure under pressure proved decisive — a performance that underlined their tactical maturity and fighting spirit.
Langsa Hill FC Thrash Wokha Ex-Servicemen 6–0 in a Masterclass of Control and Precision
Match No. 5 | Final Score: Langsa Hill FC 6–0 Wokha Ex-Servicemen LC
Langsa Hill FC showcased footballing brilliance as they dismantled Wokha District Ex-Servicemen League Club 6–0, dominating every aspect of the game from start to finish.
Holding 66.62% possession, Langsa Hill dictated the tempo with swift transitions and pinpoint passing. Vinato opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute, followed by Pangersunep’s composed finish in the 31st minute. Eshong converted another penalty in the 43rd minute to make it 3–0 before halftime.
The second half brought more fireworks — Ghuqhe added a fourth in the 49th minute, and Alei completed the rout with a brace (62’ and 80+2’), sealing a stunning 6–0 victory.
Langsa Hill FC recorded 11 shots on target and 14 off target, while Wokha could only muster four on target and three off target. Langsa Hill also earned four corners and maintained complete tactical control throughout the match.
With this emphatic win, Langsa Hill FC sent a strong message to their rivals — blending structure with creativity and demonstrating the poise of genuine title contenders.
Upcoming Fixtures – Match Day 4 (27th October 2025)
Venue: IG Stadium, Kohima
1st Match (10:00 AM): Shamatorian FC (Shamator) 🆚 PDFA Junior FC (Peren)
2nd Match (12:00 PM): Demokles FC (Chümoukedima) 🆚 Phek Town FC (Phek)
