Players of the Referees XI (blue) and Bible Society of India, Dimapur Auxiliary XI posing before the media after the exhibition match at the DDSC Stadium, in Dimapur, on Tuesday, March 10. (Morung Photo)
Dimapur | March 11 : Purana Bazar Sumi Baptist Church today beat Kuki Christian Church 6-5, the match going into a tie-breaker to book a semi final berth at the ongoing 4th Football for Bible, organised by the Bible Society of India, Dimapur Auxiliary at the DDSC Stadium, in Dimapur.
Earlier, both the teams scored a goal each through the boots of Peter for Purana Bazar SBC and Thongminthang for Kuki CC in the allotted time.
In the tie-breaker, S Seyie, Apen, Jompong, Peter and Azo scored for Purana Bazar SBC while Lalpu, Thongminthang, Igbal, Paojangin netted for Kuki CC. However, Paokholal of Kuki CC missed his shot, which sailed over the goal post. Peter of Purana Bazar SBC was adjudged man of the match.
In an exhibition match, Referees XI defeated the Bible Society of India, Dimapur Auxiliary XI 4-2. For Referees XI, the goals were scored by Akang Zeliang, Namsi, Khazheto and Katem while Mughato was the lone scorer for the organizers. However, Khazheto of Referees XI scored a suicidal goal for his team.
Akang Zeliang who scored the first goal in the 40 minutes game was awarded Rs. 500.
Meanwhile, Shiyito Achumi, president of the Dimapur District Football Referees Association (DDFRA) has expressed gratitude to all who donated generously towards the buffet of the association on February 17 last, at the DDSC Stadium in Dimapur, in aid of the educational tour to Kolkata in the coming month of April, to watch the Kolkata League.