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India lift SAFF Under-15 Championship

By The Assam Tribune

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: Lalrokima and Vikram struck in the second half to guide India to SAFF Under-15 Championship title win as the visitors edged past hosts Nepal 2-1 in the final, here today.

The India team, which had players from AIFF�s Regional Academy, trailed by a goal at the interval but Lalrokima and Vikram�s timely strikes saved the day for India.

Ravi came close to scoring in the 14th minute while Harpreet�s header missed the target narrowly soon after. Ravi shot it straight into the keeper�s hands as India launched one attack after another.

India looked like the team more likely to score but Nepal earned a penalty against the run of play in the 40th minute. The penalty was converted and the hosts headed to the dressing room leading 1-0 at the interval.

India could have equalised right at the beginning of the second half but the players could not finish off their chances. Givson�s free-kick struck the cross bar in the 56th minute as luck continued to elude the boys.

Finally, Lalrokima struck in the 58th minute to draw parity. The goal infused life into the game as India roared in search of their second goal.

Sailo�s effort was saved while Vikram hit it just wide as India bombarded the Nepal goalfront. But the Nepali defence stone walled every effort until captain Vikram netted the ball in the 74th minute to put India into the lead. � PTI

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