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Manipur wins title

Rourkela: Manipur came from behind to defeat Bengal 2-1 in the final and lift the 15th senior National women's football championship at the Ispat Stadium here on Saturday.

Bengal striker Sujata Kar found the net in the second minute of the match.

Despite Manipur setting a scorching pace, it could not draw level as Bengal led 1-0 at half-time.

Shots from striker Bem Bem Devi twice hit the woodwork as Manipur's frustration continued.

Eventually, substitute Sakhtombi Devi restored parity with just a minute to go for the final whistle when she placed the ball in after Bengal goalkeeper Ranjita Khan failed to grip a cross from the right by Gitarani Chanu.

N.G. Bala Devi, who was adjudged the player of the tournament, headed home the winner in injury time after Chanu gave a cross again from the left.

Kar had opened the scoring virtually straight from the kick-off as she scored following a solo attempt getting past the Manipur defence. — PTI

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