Dr T Ao Trophy: Tuensang, Zunheboto record big wins; Mon edge Dimapur

Dimapur, October 14 (MExN): Tuensang District Football Association (FA) thrashed Meluri District FA 9-0, while Zunheboto District FA defeated Noklak District FA 7-0 and Mon District FA edged Dimapur District FA 1-0 in the 25th Dr T Ao Trophy Inter-District Football Championship, the Silver Jubilee edition, on Wednesday.In Match No. 2, Tuensang produced a dominant performance, with Bichumli opening the scoring in the second minute. Ayenmongba extended the lead in the seventh minute before completing a hat-trick with goals in the 32nd and 48th minutes.Relithong scored twice in the 31st and 60th minutes, while Bongcheli M, Besuchingmak and Yimtitopong added goals in the 51st, 64th and 70th minutes, respectively, to complete the 9-0 victory.Tuensang enjoyed 75 per cent possession and registered 17 shots, including 15 on target, compared to Meluri's three shots. Tuensang also won eight corners, while Meluri managed one.Tuensang's Namang Yimjong received a red card in the 16th minute. Bongcheli M was shown a yellow card in the 34th minute, followed by Jmti Kumzuk in the 53rd minute. Zunheboto stuns NoklakIn Match No. 3, Zunheboto District FA registered a 7-0 win over Noklak District FA, with Atopu scoring a hat-trick.Atopu found the net in the 12th, 20th and 26th minutes to give Zunheboto an early advantage. Pulovi added the fourth goal in the 34th minute.Mangholen scored in the 52nd minute, followed by Tohika in the 61st and Ato in the 65th, as Zunheboto completed the emphatic victory.Zunheboto had 65 per cent possession and registered 13 shots, including 11 on target. Noklak recorded 15 shots, eight of which were on target, but failed to score.Mangholen received a yellow card in the 23rd minute, while Kanavi was booked in the 26th minute. Mon edge past DimapurIn Match No. 4, Mon District FA secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Dimapur District FA, with Eshong Konyak scoring the decisive goal in the 56th minute.Both teams were unable to break the deadlock in the first half. Mon capitalised on its opportunity after the interval and held on to the lead until the final whistle despite Dimapur's attempts to equalise.Both sides shared 50 per cent possession. Mon recorded 14 shots, including 11 on target, while Dimapur registered 13 shots. The match statistics also listed 16 shots on target for Dimapur. Mon earned five corners against Dimapur's three.Dimapur's Temsemeren Imsong received a yellow card in the 37th minute. Thursday's fixtures (October 15):•    Match No. 5: Niuland vs Chümoukedima — 7.30 am•    Match No. 6: Phek vs Peren — 10 am•    Match No. 7: Shamator vs Longleng — 12.30 pm•    Match No. 8: Kohima vs Tseminyu — 3 pm