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Mizoram demonstrated exceptional football skills in their final Group D match of the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship. They defeated Jharkhand 3-1, maintaining their perfect record and securing top position in the group with 12 points. The team showcased clinical finishing with goals from PC Pazawna, John Lalrinawma, and Ngurthanmawia. Their performance ensures a strong quarter-final qualification with an impressive unbeaten run.

Key Points: Mizoram Tops Swami Vivekananda U20 Football Group D

  • Mizoram remains unbeaten with 12 points
  • PC Pazawna opens scoring in 4th minute
  • John Lalrinawma adds second goal with header
  • Ngurthanmawia seals victory late in match
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Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC: Mizoram end Group D with perfect record

Mizoram secures perfect record in Swami Vivekananda U20 National Football Championship, defeating Jharkhand 3-1 in final group match

"An impressive performance by the north-eastern side - Match Commentator"

Narainpur, May 20

Mizoram defeated Jharkhand 3-1 on their last Group D matchday in the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Tuesday. In the other match, Maharashtra defeated Tripura 2-0.

The side from the north-east, who had already qualified for the quarter-finals before their last group stage match, remained unbeaten and end with 12 points in Group D. They are followed by Maharashtra with nine, Tripura with six, Jharkhand with three, and Himachal Pradesh with none.

Mizoram started with an early lead in their 3-1 win against Jharkhand, as PC Pazawna scored from inside the box in the 4th minute. John Lalrinawma doubled the lead for his side with a header from a corner in the 11th minute, followed by Ngurthanmawia's right-footed strike in the 87th minute.

Birbal Mohli, in the 38th minute, scored the only goal for Jharkhand from a defensive error as the Mizoram defender gave away the ball right outside the box.

After a closely-contested battle and a goal-less first half, Kshitij Maral opened the scoring for Maharashtra in the 62nd minute as he took a right-footed shot from inside the box followed by Eashan Sartape in the 94th minute as he took a sleek touch beating the last defender and sent the ball through the keepers legs to double the lead.

During Monday's round of games, Punjab qualified for the quarter-finals of the Swami Vivekananda Men's U20 NFC after defeating Ladakh 8-1 in their Group C match. Manipur defeated Sikkim 6-1 in the other match of the day.

Needing three points to secure the top spot and a place in the quarter-finals, Punjab went on to complete a demolition job over Ladakh, after the latter had the lead, albeit for a brief period, early on in the game. Punjab led 3-1 at half-time.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Mizoram showing why they're the team to beat! Perfect record in group stage is no joke. Northeast football talent is really shining through 🇮🇳⚽ Hope they go all the way!
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Priya M.
As a football lover from Maharashtra, I'm proud of our boys too! 2nd place isn't bad at all. That last-minute goal by Sartape was pure class. Wishing all teams the best for knockouts!
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Sanjay T.
Punjab's 8-1 win shows the huge gap between teams. We need better grassroots development in smaller states like Ladakh. Still, kudos to them for scoring first!
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Ananya R.
So happy to see North East teams dominating! Mizoram, Manipur - these states produce such technically gifted players. Hope ISL clubs are watching these talents 👀
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Vikram J.
The tournament is named after Swami Vivekananda ji - perfect inspiration for our youth. Sports builds character just like his teachings. Jai Hind!
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Neha P.
While the wins are great, we should also talk about the 8-1 and 6-1 scorelines. Need more balanced competition. Maybe AIFF should work on better distribution of coaching resources?

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