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Manipur’s T.G. English School Wins Junior Boys Title at 63rd Subroto Cup

In a thrilling final, Manipur’s T.G. 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 via a sudden-death tiebreaker.

by The Time Press September 12, 2024, 4:21 am 33.7k Views

Historic Victory for Manipur

The final match, held at BR Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi, saw Manipur lifting the coveted trophy for the third time in history and the first time in 44 years. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, leading to a dramatic tiebreaker.

Match Highlights

Manipur took the lead in the first half with a goal by Namdigong Kamei in the 32nd minute. Meghalaya equalized in the 64th minute with a penalty by Banpliebok Khongjoh, just six minutes before the final whistle. In the sudden-death tiebreaker, Meghalaya’s keeper Wanpli Malang missed his spot-kick, securing the title for Manipur. Notably, Manipur played almost 20 minutes of the second half with only 10 men.

Significance of the Subroto Cup

The Subroto Cup is one of the oldest football tournaments in Asia, aimed at promoting the sport at the grassroots level in India. This victory is a testament to the growing talent and dedication of young footballers in Manipur.

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