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Odisha crashed out of the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship (Tire-1), losing to Mizoram 1-5 in their third and last Group-C match at DSA Ground in Malda, West Bengal today. This was the first defeat for Odisha, who won their first twom matches, defeating Maharashtra 1-0 and Kerala 2-0.
On the other hand, Mizoram qualified for the semifinals, winning all three of their group matches. Mizoram emerged group toppers with nine points, while Odisha finished second with six points. Aman Lakra led the 22-member Odisha team in this championship.
Odisha will play their lastw Group-C match against Mizoram on September 8 and the winner of that match will advance to the semifinals. Football Association of Odisha (FAO) has fielded a 22-member State team in this championship.
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ODISHA SUB-JUNIOR BOYS FOOTBALL TEAM: Pramod Minz (GK), Amit Kujar, Aniket Khadia, Jenga Lakra, Krushna Chandra Hansdah, Aman Lakra (Captain), Viky Majhi, Pintu Nag, Rema Munda, Kabir Lakra, Ritesh Bodra, Subhasish Nayak, Ayush Ashrujeet, Bighneswar Tudu, Sri Sambhu Mirdha, Soneram Soren, Gunasagar Munda, Raja Murmu, Uday Ekka (GK), Abhinandan Kumbhar, Raj Majhi, Prasanjit Bada. Head Coach: Jaspal Urma, Physio: Chetan MR, Manager & Assistant Coach: Samaptendu Meher.
RESULTS OF ODISHA MATCHES:
September 4: Odisha (Aman Lakra 33rd, Abhinand CS 57th-OG) beat Kerala 2-0. PoM: Aman Lakra.
September 6: Odisha (Viky Majhi 90th) beat Maharashtra 1-0. PoM: Viky Majhi.
September 8: Odisha (Rema Munda 58) lost to Mizoram (Henry Lalhnehzova 22, 80, 90+5, Didika Lalruatdika 24, 38) 1-5. PoM: Henry Lalhnehzova.
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TOP: Players, coach and support staff of Odisha team pose before their opening match of the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship in Malda, West Bengal on 4 September 2023.
RIGHT: Odisha team captain Aman Lakra poses for a photo after their 2-0 win over Kerala in Malda on 4 September 2023.
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