Dr T Ao Trophy: Dimapur and Kiphire play out 14-goal thriller; Mon, Wokha, and Mkg register wins

Mokokchung, October 21 (MExN): Day 7 of the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy – Inter-District Football Championship 2026, held at the Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma in Mokokchung, witnessed extraordinary action on Tuesday, headlined by a record-breaking fourteen-goal thriller and commanding performances across the board. Dimapur and Kiphire play out historic 14 goal thrillerIn one of the most remarkable encounters in the tournament’s history, Dimapur and Kiphire played out an astonishing 7–7 draw. Dimapur opened the scoring through Lungneuying in the 15th minute, but Kiphire responded immediately when Iteibabe converted a penalty in the 17th minute. Chingao restored Dimapur’s lead in the 18th minute, followed by a penalty conversion from Vituna in the 21st minute, a goal by Temsemeren in the 28th minute, and Chingao’s second strike in the 30th minute.  Kiphire staged a fierce comeback as Yotsase scored at 35+3 minutes and Haominlal netted in the 41st minute. Meanwhile, Dimapur’s Namduanbo struck twice in the 32nd and 43rd minutes. The second half maintained the same breathtaking pace; Kiphire’s Ongpha converted a penalty in the 52nd minute, followed by goals from Mankam in the 63rd minute and Bei in the 66th minute. Idalungbe then scored at 70+2 minutes to complete Kiphire’s remarkable comeback and level the score at 7–7. Both sides shared 50% possession, with Dimapur recording 13 shots (11 on target) and Kiphire registering 11 shots (7 on target). Mon edge Noklak 2-1Mon staged a resilient second-half comeback to defeat Noklak 2–1. Noklak had taken an early lead in the 5th minute through Longkhoi. Mon regrouped after the break, with David equalizing in the 62nd minute before Pangteih struck the winner in the 65th minute. Mon enjoyed 55% possession and fired 15 shots (8 on target) compared to Noklak’s 11 shots (4 on target). Wokha stages dramatic last minute winnerWokha secured a dramatic 1–0 victory over Tuensang courtesy of a late stoppage-time winner. Despite Tuensang dominating possession with 70% of the ball and registering 14 shots (11 on target), Yibenthung found the back of the net at 70+4 minutes to secure the crucial win and propel Wokha into the knockout round.Mokokchung trash Meluri 8-1Mokokchung delivered a dominant attacking performance to rout Meluri 8–1, powered by Imnatoshi’s sensational five-goal haul. After Moajang opened the scoring in the 5th minute, Imnatoshi took over with goals in the 35th, 37th, 42nd, 52nd, and 53rd minutes. Takotoba added two more in the 62nd minute and at 70+3 minutes, before Meluri pulled back a late consolation goal through Türhüchu at 70+3 minutes. Mokokchung controlled 70% possession and registered 17 shots (13 on target). Despite the emphatic win, both Mokokchung and Meluri missed out on qualification for the knockout phase.