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

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Manipur’s T.G. English School won the Junior Boys title at the 63rd Subroto Cup International Football Tournament.

An Overview of the News

• They defeated Meghalaya’s Myngken Christian Higher Secondary School 4-3 in a sudden-death tiebreaker after a 1-1 tie in regulation time.

• The final was held at BR Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi.

• This victory marked the third time in history and the first time in 44 years that a team from Manipur has won the prestigious trophy.

Match Highlights

• Manipur took the lead with a goal from Namdigong Kamei in the 32nd minute.

• Meghalaya equalized with a penalty from Banpliebok Khongjoh in the 64th minute, just before the end of regulation time.

• In the sudden-death tiebreaker, Meghalaya’s goalkeeper Wanpli Malang missed his spot-kick.

• This miss allowed Manipur to clinch the title.

Tournament Background

• The Subroto Cup is one of Asia’s oldest football tournaments.

• It aims to promote grassroots football across the country.