Northeast Desk, 12th September: In a nail-biting finale, Manipur’s TG English School clinched the Junior Boys title of the 63rd Subroto Cup International Football Tournament, defeating Meghalaya’s Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School 4-3 in a sudden death tie-breaker. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Namdigong and Banpliebok Khongjoh scoring for their respective teams.
Despite being dominated by Meghalaya for most of the game, Manipur’s resilient defense and strategic plays led them to victory. The winning team played with 10 men for almost 20 minutes in the second half, making their triumph even more remarkable.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Asian Games double silver medallist Harmilan Bains presented the trophy to the winners. Banpliebok Khongjoh was declared player of the tournament.
The tournament saw a display of exceptional skill and sportsmanship, with both teams showcasing their prowess. Manipur’s victory marks their first Subroto Cup title in 43 years.
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