Goa to meet Manipur in final

MARGAO, SEPT. 25. A golden goal by injured Vandana D'Cruz helped host Goa down West Bengal 3-2 in an exciting semifinal match and set up a title clash with Manipur in the final of the under-19 junior girls National football championship at Duler Ground, Mapusa, on Tuesday.

Goa took an early lead in the fifth minute through Clarina Valladares but Bengal skipper Rehena Khutan scored the equaliser to have both the teams tied 1-1 at lemon break.

After the change of ends, striker Blanca Barreto gave Goa the lead again only to see Bengal fight back to restore parity through Medio Papai Ghosh.

With both the teams locked 2-2 at regulation time, the all important goal came during extra-time when D'Cruz fired home to send favourite Bengal packing.

Earlier, two first half strikes by Victoria Devi and Kiranmala Devi helped Manipur beat a spirited Mizoram 2-0 and enter the final to be played on September 27.

- PTI

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