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Ernakulam retains state under-14 title

THODUPUZHA: Ernakulam defeated Thiruvananthapuram by a solitary goal and retained the Kerala State under-14 inter-district football title at the St. George School Ground, Muthalakudam, on Sunday evening.

Akhil Joseph, the under-13 international from Girinagar Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, scored the winner in the 65th minute after being put through by Ronald Xavier.

Earlier, Kozhikode defeated Pathanamthitta 4-3, via the tie-breaker, and finished third. The teams were goalless at the end of the regulation period.

Ismail, Haroon Lathif, Abhilash and Nafad converted for Kozhikode in the tie-breaker while only Anandu S. Kumar, Bhavin and Akhil Rajan were successful for Pathanamthitta.

K.P.Sunny, the Kerala Football Association Secretary, gave away the prizes.

Best player awards: Kevin V. Thomas (Pathanathita, goalkeeper), Sane Mohammed (Pathanamthitta, defender), Mohamed Jilal (Ernakulam, midfielder), R. Shiju (Thiruvananthapuram, forward).

Promising players: Riyad, Jude James (both Idukki) & Vibin (Thiruvananthapuram).

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