DIMAPUR — The Season 8 of the Above 35 League (ATL) kicked off at the DGP Ground in Chümoukedima on September 21. According to an update, a total of five teams are taking part this season. Formerly known as the Case Premier League (CPL), the ATL caters to football enthusiasts aged 35 and above, with matches following a home-and-away format played exclusively on Saturdays. Each team will play twice across 10 match days, with the season concluding on November 23. Natak FC 4-0 Nizams FC Season 7 champions Natak FC started off the ATL Season 8 with a commanding 4-0 victory over Nizams FC. The match’s opening goal came in the 14th minute when Mangkai finished a precise cross from Ikusa. Nizams were left reeling just minutes later when Hukato doubled Natak’s lead with a brilliant solo run in the 22nd minute. Despite Nizams dominating possession, their efforts were thwarted when Mathung made a spectacular save, palming away a free-kick from Aponthung headed for the top left corner. Natak, however, made the most of their counterattacks, scoring two goals from three chances in the first half. Any hopes of a second-half comeback were dashed when Mangkai scored his second in...