National School Games Football

Manipur beaten by Andaman in penalty shootout in final:

Imphal, Dec 12: Manipur went down to hosts Andaman and Nicobar Islands 7-6 in sudden death in the final of the 53rd National School Games (Under-17) Football competition on Wednesday.

After the regulation period ended with neither team scoring, tie-break was applied which also remained tied at 3-3 before the hosts ultimately prevailed in the sudden death.

Manipur had entered the summit round after a solitary goal win over Delhi.

Posted On: The Sangai Express