Dr T Ao Trophy: Kohima thrash Longleng 5-0; Tseminyu, Phek register wins as Niuland and Peren share points

Mokokchung, October 17 (MExN): Kohima registered the biggest victory of the day with a 5-0 thrashing of Longleng, while Tseminyu edged past Shamator 2-1 and Phek defeated Chümoukedima 3-1 on Day 5 of the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy – Inter-District Football Championship 2026. The day’s fourth match saw Niuland and Peren share points after playing out a 1-1 draw.Kohima outplays Longleng In Match No. 13, Kohima delivered a dominant attacking performance against Longleng, scoring five goals to secure a comprehensive victory.Kohima took the lead in the 24th minute when Yinglemoikup scored an own goal. Petevizo doubled the advantage just a minute later, putting Kohima firmly in control of the contest.Noulevituo extended the lead in first-half stoppage time at 35+5 minutes, before Kevizakie added the fourth goal in the 37th minute. Noulevituo then completed his brace in the 39th minute to cap a decisive spell of attacking football and take Kohima’s tally to five. Longleng were unable to find a response as Kohima maintained their advantage until full time. The match also saw several bookings, with Kohima’s Petevizo receiving a yellow card in the 56th minute, followed by Longleng’s M Konglang in the 64th minute. Kekhrievor Kitshü and L Chingmei were booked in the 70th minute, while Kevizolie Kin received a yellow card at 70+3 minutes.Tseminyu edge Shamator 2-1In Match No. 14, Tseminyu fought back to secure a 2-1 win over Shamator in a closely contested encounter.Tseminyu took an early lead in the seventh minute through an own goal by Solen Yim. Shamator responded in the 32nd minute when M Yimso converted a penalty to bring the scores level at 1-1.With both teams looking for a decisive breakthrough, the contest remained balanced until the 57th minute, when Adan found the net to restore Tseminyu’s lead. Tseminyu held on for the remainder of the match to secure the victory. Anyele Tep of Tseminyu received a yellow card in the 32nd minute. Phek secure comfortable winPhek also secured a victory, defeating Chümoukedima 3-1 in Match No. 15 in a contest highlighted by an early goal from Thujosa, recorded as the fastest goal of the tournament.Thujosa found the net in the first minute to give Phek an immediate advantage, before Eneibe scored in the sixth minute to put his side 2-0 ahead within the opening stages.Chümoukedima reduced the deficit in the 28th minute through Gangchui, bringing renewed intensity to the match. Phek, however, maintained their lead and strengthened their advantage when Shovelo scored at 70+2 minutes. Phek’s Vaporayi was booked in the 18th minute. Phek held on to secure a 3-1 win at full time.Niuland and Peren share pointsThe day’s final match, between Niuland and Peren, ended in a 1-1 draw. Peren made an early breakthrough in the seventh minute through Gaichuipou, putting Niuland under pressure.Niuland responded in the 30th minute when Kanoto scored the equaliser to bring the match back on level terms. Both sides continued to seek a winning goal, but neither managed to find another breakthrough as the match ended in a stalemate. Niuland’s Hekato received a yellow card in the 58th minute.Day 5 thus produced three winners and one drawn match, with Kohima recording the most emphatic result of the day and Phek’s Thujosa making headlines with his first-minute strike.