CUTTACK 29-Jan-2016
Odisha crashed out from the group stage of the B C Roy Trophy Junior Boys National Football Championship (Tier-II), failing to win any of their three league matches at Hoshiarpur in Punjab. They lost two matches and drew one.
Odisha started their campaign on a modest note, holding Kerala to 1-1 draw. But in the remaining two matches they lost to Assam and Uttarakhand 1-2 and 0-1 respectively. In the first two matches Odisha were first to take the lead, but failed to maintain the same.
ODISHA TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Jajati Keshari Mahakud (Kahanandi), Sanjay Hembram (Balasore). Defenders: Badha Hembram, Nunaram Tudu (both Mayurbhanj); Amit Kerketta (Bolangir), Sanika Oram (Sundargarh), Prayash Panda (Sonepur/SAI), Satyabrata Nayak (Cuttack). Mid-fielders: Mantu Minz (Sundargarh), Shyam Tudu, Mansang Hansdah (both Keonjhar); Somay Hansdah (Mayurbhanj), Fakira Oram (Jharsuguda), Deba Lakra (Sambalpur). Forwards: Suraj Hansdah (Sundargarh), Chandra Mohan Murmu, Bisembar Marndi (both Mayurbhanj; S Abhimanyu, Biki Sethy, Sibu Samal (all Cuttack). Coach: Abani Mohan Mohanty (Baripada Sports Hostel); Manager: Gopal Das (Ex-state player).
ODISHA RESULTS:
Jan 25: Odisha (Somay Hansdah 44th) drew with Kerala (85th) 1-1.
Jan 27: Assam (44th, 70th) beat Odisha (Sooraj Hansdah 5th) 2-1.
Jan 29: Uttarakhand beat Odisha 1-0.
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PHOTO: Odisha boys team for Junior National Football Championship pose in Cuttack on January 20, 2015.
