Odisha finished runners-up in the National School Football Championship, going down to host Goa 5-0 in the final at Panaji, Goa two days ago. In the quarterfinals Odisha blanked Tamil Nadu 5-0 with Manuram Tudu scoring three goals. Sudhansuhu Soren and Bablu Murmu netted one goal each.
Earlier, Odisha beat Chandigarh 1-0 in the first match and then defeated Bengal 2-1 in the next match to emerge group champions. Lakhai Murmu and Babla Soren scored against Bengal.
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PHOTO: Odisha boys get a warm reception at Cuttack on Nov 9, 2011 after finishing runners-up in the National School Football Championship.