Date:22/07/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/07/22/stories/2006072211412100.htm

Sport - Football

Haryana shocks Tamil Nadu

Chandigarh : Haryana surprised Tamil Nadu 3-1 in its last Group I quarterfinal league outing and qualified for the semifinals of the third junior girls under-17 National football tournament here on Friday.

Defending champion Manipur maintained its impressive run as itthrashed Punjab 15-0 in the last Group I quarterfinal league fixture.

Tamil Nadu drew the first blood in the fifth minute when M. Jeyanthi pushed the ball in from close. Crossing over, Haryana mounted relentless pressure and Meenakshi, Diksha (twice) made it 3-1 for Haryana.

Manipur's goal-getters were M. Bem-Bem Devi (28th, 42nd, 56th), M. Mandakini Devi (5th, 12th, 23rd), N. Montesori Chanu (47th, 52nd, 66th), E. Bindyarani Devi (20th, 25th, 55th, 74th), W. Radharani Devi (43rd) and Ksh Naocha Devi (53rd). — UNI