Dr T Ao Trophy: Wokha thrash Meluri 8-0; Tuensang, Zunheboto, Mon win

Mokokchung, October 16 (MExN): Wokha registered an emphatic 8-0 victory over Meluri, while Tuensang, Zunheboto and Mon also secured wins in matches 9 to 12 of the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship, held at Renpo Lu Sports Complex, Ungma, Mokokchung on October 16.In Match No. 9, Wokha dominated Meluri, with Yibenthung opening the scoring in the 15th minute and Mhachio doubling the lead a minute later. Saronbemo added the third in the 34th minute as Wokha went into the break in control. Ekonthung scored in the 38th minute before Pibenthung found the net in the 43rd. Ekonthung completed his hat-trick with goals in the 48th and 52nd minutes, while Pibenthung scored his second in the 70+2nd minute to complete the 8-0 rout.Wokha enjoyed 60 per cent possession and registered 18 shots, including 14 on target, compared with Meluri's 11 attempts and three shots on target. Wokha won nine corners to Meluri's seven. Tuensang edge past MokokchungIn Match No. 10, Tuensang came from behind to defeat Mokokchung 2-1. Imnatoshi gave Mokokchung the lead in the 26th minute, and the team held the advantage until half-time.Tuensang responded after the break, with Ayenmongba equalising in the 45th minute before Bichumli scored in the 49th minute to complete the turnaround.Tuensang recorded 55 per cent possession and nine shots on target from 15 attempts, while Mokokchung managed six on target from 14 shots. Tuensang won eight corners against Mokokchung's four.Zunheboto outguns Dimapur In Match No. 11, Zunheboto edged Dimapur 1-0, with Atopu scoring the decisive goal in the seventh minute.Dimapur pressed for an equaliser but failed to breach Zunheboto's defence. Dimapur registered 17 shots, including six on target, and earned 10 corners, while Zunheboto had 15 attempts, four on target and three corners. Vizokhotuo of Dimapur went down in the 48th minute.Mon stages a comeback to beat Kiphire 3-1In Match No. 12, Mon recovered from an early deficit to beat Kiphire 3-1. Yotsase put Kiphire ahead in the 28th minute, but Echung equalised for Mon at 35+1 minutes.L Nyamnyei scored in the 37th minute to put Mon ahead before Nokwang sealed the victory in the 70th minute. Mon dominated possession with 70 per cent and recorded nine shots on target from 13 attempts. Kiphire managed seven shots on target from 16 attempts. Mon also won six corners against Kiphire's two.Fixtures for October 17•    Match No. 13, 8 am: Kohima vs Longleng•    Match No. 14, 10.30 am: Tseminyu vs Shamator•    Match No. 15, 4 pm: Phek vs Chümoukedima•    Match No. 16, 6.30 pm: Niuland vs Peren