Odisha suffered second successive defeat in the Sub-Junior Boys National Football Championship (Tier-1) when they were trounced 7-2 by Delhi in their Group-C league match at Bangalore Football Stadium in Bangalore today. With the double defeat, Odisha crashed out of the tournament.

Earlier in their opening match, Odisha suffered a 9-1 humiliating defeat against Mizoram at the same venue. Prayas Behera is leading the 22-member Odisha team in this championship. A total of 16 teams are participating in this championship.

Team are playing league matches in four groups and the four group winners will qualify for semifinals. Odisha will meet Meghalaya on September 9 and Delhi on September 11. The two semifinals will take place on September 13 and 20, followed by the final on September 22.

ODISHA SUB-JUNIOR BOYS FOOTBALL TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Rajendra Behera (Jajpur), Soubhik Pattanayak (Cuttack), Rahul Kumar Sahoo (Puri).
Defenders: Ejili Asish Tigga, Aditya Xalxo (both Sundargarh), Mritunjai Singh Gurung, Aman Toppo (both Rourkela).
Mid-fielders: Trayabakam Behera (Puri), Sujal Aind, Prayas Behera (both Sundargarh), Ajit Majhi (Rourkela), Bikash Digi (Keonjhar).
Forwards: Ayush Kumar Gope (Ardor Football Academy), Aditya Mohanta, Aryan Oram, Satyajit Singh, Suraj Xalxo, Mohit Yadav (all Sundargarh), Asutosh Rout (Cuttack), Prakash Majhi (KIIT & KISS), Sumit Ekka (Dhenkanal), Lucky Mirdha (Rourkela).
Coaches & Support Staff: Shaikh Manzoor (Head Coach), Dhaneswar Tirkey (Assistant Coach), Saswat Kumar Swain (Manager), Nikhil Mascarenhas (Physio).

ODISHA RESULTS:

9 September 2024 (League match): Odisha (Ayush Gope 40) lost to Mizoram (Nicholas Remruatfela 17, 20, 45+4, Zosangzuala Kawlni 21, Jason Lalawmpuia 47, 51, 61, 80, C Lalhmingropuia 82) 1-9. PoM: Nicholas Remruatfela.

11 September 2024 (League match): Odisha (Ayush Gope 19, 58) lost to Delhi (Macdonnish Ngairangbam 49, 52, Aman Toppo 61-OG, Taibang Nganba Takhellambam 64, 88, Ansh Raj Singh 71, 86) 2-7. PoM: Taibang Nganba Takhellambam.