Night football: KVMT, NMT victorious
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, October 14 2022:
Khohen Vahneng Memorial Team (KVMT) downed Nemkholam Memorial Team 2-1 while Nanao Memorial Team (NMT) eased past Abai Baitoh Football Club 2-0 as LK Memorial Team Leilon held D Phaihel Youth Club in the ongoing KFA's Open Night Football Tournament at D Phaihel village in Kangpokpi district.
KVMT found the opener in the 26th minute through Thengoulal's strike before Gugun doubled the lead in the 40th minute while Nemkholam Memorial Team could only pulled back a goal with Lunminlal's 50th-minute goal.
In the second match, LK Memorial Team, Leilon held hots D Phaihel Youth Club after Jangtinlal equalised D Phaihel Youth Club Mim-in's 33rd-minute goal in the 38th-minute.In the third match, NMT beat Abai Baitoh FC 2-0 with goals from Paoginmon (42 ) and Vumminlen (49) .
Earlier on October 11 evening, Chaibung FC defeated FC Pangjang 3-1, Gamnom Saparmeina Youth Club suffered a 0-2 loss to Chalwa Youth Club and TYPOM Maohing defeated JSYC 2-1 .
On October 12 evening, Ekou Mulam beat Saitu Gamphazol Area Youth Organization (SGAYO) 2-0, Manggallung Memorial Team defeated JSFT 3-1, United Sipijang Junior held United Saparmeina Youth to a 1-1 draw, and Phat Chomkhat SC and Gorkha FC played out a goalless draw.
After the league round on Friday evening, 32 teams from more than 55 participating teams will qualify for the knockout stage (round of 32) .