Guwahati: The 71st Bharat Ratna Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Trophy witnessed a series of high-scoring encounters across Assam, with several clubs registering emphatic victories in district-level matches held under different clusters.
Among the biggest wins, Sapatgram FC thrashed Golakganj FC 11-0 in Dhubri district, while Silapather SA defeated Lotak Youth Wings 8-0 in Dhemaji. Shelly’s Coaching Center also recorded a convincing 7-0 victory over Manipur Royal Club in Hojai.
In Kamrup (Metro), DBI Sports Club defeated Warriors FC India 7-1 at the GTC Football Academy ground in Phulung, North Guwahati, on Monday.
Syluias opened the scoring for DBI in the 14th minute, followed by Richie’s goal in the 25th minute. Nayan struck in the 42nd minute before Raikut extended the lead in first-half stoppage time. Ialambha scored twice in the 63rd and 67th minutes, while Nayan completed his brace in the 80th minute. Malsawmkima Pachuau scored Warriors FC India’s lone goal in the same minute.
In Jorhat district, Borbheta Sports Club and Aniruddha Dev Club played out a 2-2 draw, while Kakojan SA edged past Eastantic Club 2-1.
Sivasagar district saw two comfortable victories, with Nabajyoti Club of Desangmukh defeating Khoragharh FCC 6-0 and Tiphuk Tea Garden FC overcoming Gargaon FCC 4-0.
In Tezpur, Bathow FC defeated Lokra FC 7-3, while Chiro-Seuji Sangha registered a 5-0 win over Dahali Anchalik Krira Santha in Mangaldai. In Morigaon, Rana Club Morigaon edged Dandua Sports Club 3-2.
Nagaon district recorded two matches, with Raha AKS beating Jungalbahlohu AKS 4-2 and Arohon Gosthi of Kaliabor defeating Kachamari Sub Kriya Santha 5-2.
In Dhubri, besides Sapatgram FC’s 11-0 victory, Evergreen Club defeated Vivekananda Club 1-0. Silchar district witnessed a 9-3 win for Veteran FC over Moonlight SA, while Itkhola Sporting Club and Kalain Sports Club played out a 1-1 draw.
In Hailakandi, Chandrapur FC defeated Royal Progressive Club 4-2, while Districts Ranges FC edged Lala Town FA 3-2. Karbi Anglong district also saw two wins, with OK-Kereng FC beating Dillai FA 3-1 and Hills United FC defeating Amlokhi FC 3-0.
In Kamrup (Rural), Chaygaon FC defeated Turiya FC 4-0, while Rangia Football Coaching Centre beat Ketekibari Gyanada Sangha 3-0. In Tamulpur, Pathalikhuchi GMC and Sanmani Jubak US played out a 2-2 draw.
Goalpara district’s semi-final fixtures saw Baida Coaching Centre defeat Bordak Bishnu Rabha FC 3-0, while Purana Swashan Youth Club edged Rajapara Anchalik SA 2-1.
In Nalbari, Prayash Gurdon Club and Baligoriya Kriya Sangha shared points after a 1-1 draw. Rosumoi Club registered a narrow 1-0 victory over Rupalim Sporting Club in Bajali.
The matches were held at venues across the participating districts, including Jorhat Stadium Ground, Piyoli Phukan Stadium in Sivasagar, Tumuki Stadium in Bihoguri in Tezpur, Dhemaji Stadium, Nurul Amin Stadium in Nagaon, Balajan Mini Stadium in Dhubri, Silchar DSA Stadium and GTC Football Academy Ground in Phulung.
The tournament is being conducted across multiple district clusters, with clubs competing in their respective district rounds.