Monday, June 8, 2009

Naga Men in Final

Imphal, Jun 8 : The Nagaland Veteran Football Association team booked a final berth in the 11th Challenge Cup Veteran Football Tournament, played at Mapal Kangjeibung today.

In the semi-final, hot contender Nagaland Veterans managed to trounce local favourites Chingtam Veteran by 3-0 goals.

The Nagaland veterans opened their account through Bijoy in the 31st minute of the first half to take an early lead.

Later in the second half, Sukuka provided the second goal for the Nagaland Veterans in the 39th minute of the match.


The third goal for Nagaland Veteran came when S. Bungocha of the Chingtam Veteran team conceded a goal in the 50th minute, giving the leaders a 3-0 victory en route to the final.

The Nagaland Veteran Football Association had cemented their place in the last four of the tournament, defeating the Imphal East Veteran Football Association players 7-0.

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