NAHARLAGUN, Oct 1: Deed Circle and Todo United won their respective quarterfinal matches to join Capital Complex and Gora Makik SC in the semifinals of the Eagle Football Championship on Monday.
Both Deed Circle and Capital Complex defeated their respective opponents FC Doimukh and Arunachal Pradesh Police (APP) by an identical 4-2 margin at RG Stadium here.
Nikter Nido, (17th min), Tadam Nguki (24th, 90+5 mins), and Mintu Chettry (70th min) scored for Deed Circle.
Taba Haily pulled two goals back for Doimukh FC in the 34th and 75th minutes.
The last quarterfinal, between Capital Complex and APP, was evenly poised until the 62nd minute, when seasoned striker RD Karma scored three goals in quick succession (62th, 70th and 71st mins).
Earlier, Nikesh Gurung put TUFC ahead, scoring in the 32nd minute. But it was equalized by APP Captain Toko Poliam in the 53rd minute.
Gobinso Drai scored the second goal for APP in the 63rd minute.
Capital Complex FC will face Gora Makik SC in the first semifinal on 3 October, while Deed Circle will face Todo United FC in the second semifinal on 4 October.
