BHUBANESWAR 25-Sep-2013 171
Odisha failed to qualify for the semifinals as it suffered a 7-2 drubbing at the hands of Mizoram in their third and last Group-B league match of the 49th Junior National Football Championship (Tier-I) for B C Roy Trophy at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi today.
Led by Hari Mohan Soren, Odisha got off to a flying start with Mukesh Minz scoring twice in the fifth and eighth minutes. But after leading 2-0, Odisha made a meek surrender by conceding seven goals. Odisha finished with four points, while Mizoram qualified for the semifinals with 12 points.
Earlier, Odisha beat Haryana 2-0 in their opening match but were held to a goalless draw in the next match by Uttar Pradesh. Sujit Tirkey and Mukesh Minz scored the two goals against Haryana.
ODISHA TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Avijit Ruedas, Mansha Kisun Hembram (both Sambalpur).
Defenders: Sangram Das, Abhinas Nayak, Mohammad Azam Khan (all Cuttack); Sunil Karali, Ajay Ekka (both Sambalpur); Abhilash Lakra (Sundargarh).
Mid-fielders: Padma Lochan Behera, Sudam Oram, Surojeet Toppo (all Sambalpur); Mukesh Minz, Mohammad Irsad Alam, Hari Mohan Soren (all Cuttack); Bablu Gurla (Bolangir); Arun Kumar Nayak (Nayagarh).
Forwards: Bapi Kumar Soren, Sujit Tirkey (both Sambalpur); Bijay Behera, Bhabagrahi Padhiary (both Cuttack).
Coach: Nipendra Kumar Das, Manager: Bapuji Patra.
