Kohima Inter-Ward Futsal Championship enter 2nd day

Ward 19, Ward 1, Ward 10 advance to semi-finalsOur CorrespondentKohima | October 16Ward 19 (A), Ward 1 (A), Ward 10 (A) and Ward 19 (B) today advanced to the semi-finals of the Inter-Ward Futsal Championship organised by the Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) at Khuochiezie (Kohima Local Ground)In Pool A, Ward 19 (A), representing P.R. Hill, Lower P.R. Hill and Jail Ward, defeated Ward 14 (A) of Porter Lane/Old Ministers’ Hill 7-2 in the quarter-finals.In the other Pool A match, Ward 1 (A) of High School (Peraciezie) advanced after overcoming Ward 16 of New Ministers’ Hill, Lerie, NST and Dairy Farm in a tie-breaker following a 3-3 draw.In Pool B, Ward 10 (A) of Hospital/Officers’ Hill edged Ward 3 (B) of North Block 3-2. Nizuto scored twice, while Khuvisie added a goal to secure the victory.In the final quarter-final of the day, Ward 19 (B) of P.R. Hill defeated Ward 5 (B) of Kitsübozou 8-4, with Puzoto scoring four goals to help his team seal a place in the semi-finals.Up next, Ward 19 (A) will face Ward 1 (A) in the first semi-final at 10 am on October 17, followed by Ward 10 (A) against Ward 19 (B) at 11 am.The championship is being organised as part of KCCI’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, marking its establishment in 1976. Open to all 19 administrative wards under Kohima Town, the tournament allows each ward to field two teams.The champions will receive Rs. 1 lakh, while the runners-up will take home Rs. 60,000. The two losing semi-finalists will each receive Rs. 20,000. Individual awards for the Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove, Best Cheering Team and Best Coach carry Rs. 5,000 each.The Kohima Town Club (KTC) is managing the tournament, with technical collaboration from the Kohima District Football Association (KDFA) and Kohima Press Club (KPC) as the official media partner.Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhutso, MLA of the 9 Kohima Town Assembly Constituency, will grace the valedictory programme as the guest of honour on October 17 at 2:00 PM.