On the second day of the ongoing Northeast Zone (Men) Football Tournament at Nagaland University Lumami, four teams\u2014Sikkim Manipal University, Mizoram University, Dibrugarh University, and Nagaland University secured their places in the qualifying round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The day kicked off with a thrilling match between USTM Meghalaya and Sikkim Manipal University, which ended in a tense penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regular time. Team Sikkim emerged victorious in the shootout, winning 4-2 to advance to the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second match saw Mizoram University take on Guwahati University in a dominant display. Mizoram wasted no time, with Lalbiakmana scoring the opening goal in the first half. They continued their relentless attack, eventually defeating Guwahati 6-0, showcasing both strong defense and clinical finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the third match, Dibrugarh University faced Tripura University in what was an intense contest. Dibrugarh took the lead in the first half through a goal by Tabash N. Saikia. They held their ground in the second half, sealing a 3-1 victory over Tripura to secure their spot in the Round of 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The final match of the day featured Nagaland University (NU) against Royal Global University. NU dominated the game, winning 6-2. The opening goal came from Satminlal Haolai, and NU continued to press their advantage, ultimately winning by a comfortable margin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these results, Sikkim, Mizoram, Dibrugarh, and NU advanced, while the other teams were eliminated from the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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