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Mizoram launched their U20 NFC campaign in style with a 4-0 demolition of Maharashtra, featuring goals from four different scorers. Tripura maintained their perfect record by edging Himachal Pradesh 2-1 thanks to Naba Kishore Singha's double. The northeastern sides now occupy the top two spots in Group D after contrasting victories. Thursday's fixtures will see Manipur face Uttar Pradesh while Sikkim takes on Punjab in the tournament's next matches.

Key Points: Mizoram U20 NFC rout Maharashtra 4-0 as Tripura tops Group D

  • Mizoram's Lalhruaitluanga scored long-range opener in 14th minute
  • Tripura's Naba Kishore Singha netted brace against Himachal Pradesh
  • F Malsawmtluanga curled 30-yard free-kick for Mizoram's third
  • Tripura now leads Group D with perfect six points
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Mizoram kicks off Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC Group D campaign with a big win

Mizoram dominates Maharashtra in Swami Vivekananda U20 NFC opener while Tripura edges Himachal Pradesh to lead Group D standings

"Stephen Ngurchhuanmawia sealed Mizoram's 4-0 rout with injury-time strike - AIFF Match Report"

Narainpur, May 15

Mizoram began their campaign with a win against Maharashtra, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Meanwhile, Tripura climbed to the top of Group D in the Swami Vivekananda Men's U-20 National Football Championship after defeating Himachal Pradesh at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground, on Wednesday.

Tripura defeated Himachal Pradesh 2-1, while Mizoram notched up a 4-0 victory against Maharashtra.

Mizoram, playing their first match in Group D, earned a comfortable victory.

Lalhruaitluanga opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a shot from distance, Laldawngzuala added a second, a few minutes later. F Malsawmtluanga curled in a free-kick from around 30 yards out just after the hour mark to make it three. Stephen Ngurchhuanmawia scored in the second half injury time to earn a big win for Mizoram, who now have three points from one game, and have gone second in the group.

In the other game, Tripura defeated Himachal Pradesh 2-1 in a tightly contested match. All goals were scored in the first half.

Naba Kishore Singha scored both the goals for Tripura. His first was a finish at the near post after he was played in behind the Himachal defence via an aerial through ball from the left in the 11th minute. Aryan Thakur levelled things up for Himachal Pradesh in the 21st minute with a deftly-placed left-footed strike, but Naba Kishore scored the decisive goal, a tap-in from inside the six-yard box, to win the match for his side.

Tripura are now top of Group D, having earned six points from their two matches. Maharashtra are third, while Jharkhand and Himachal Pradesh occupy the respective bottom two spots.

On Thursday, Manipur will face Uttar Pradesh, and Sikkim will take on Punjab.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
What a performance by Mizoram! 4-0 is a statement win 💪 Northeast teams always bring such flair to football. Lalhruaitluanga's long-range goal must have been spectacular! Hope they keep this momentum going.
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Priya M.
Disappointed with Maharashtra's performance. We need to step up our grassroots football development. Meanwhile, Tripura showing great consistency with back-to-back wins! Naba Kishore is one to watch 👀
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Arjun S.
Great to see football thriving across India! But why isn't this getting more coverage? These young players deserve more spotlight than some overhyped cricket matches. #SupportIndianFootball
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Sunita R.
As someone from Tripura, this makes me so proud! Our boys are showing what small states can achieve with determination. Hope this inspires more kids to take up football here 🏆
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Vikram J.
The technical quality seems to be improving year by year in these tournaments. That 30-yard free kick by Malsawmtluanga sounds world class! AIFF should ensure proper scouting at these events.
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Neha P.
While celebrating the wins, we must also think about Himachal and Jharkhand players. Losing can be tough at this age. Hope they get proper support and motivation to bounce back stronger.

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