Goa beat Manipur, to meet Services in Santosh Trophy final
Updated On: 08 March, 2024 01:20 PM IST | Itanagar | PTI
Within the first 10 minutes, Goa`s Lloyd Cardozo and Manipur`s Sanathoi Meetei had chances, but both sent their efforts wide
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Goa came back from the dead to beat Manipur 2-1 in extra time to ensure their 14th appearance in the Santosh Trophy final, here on Thursday. While Ngangbam Pacha Singh put Manipur in the lead in the 18th minute, Necio Maristo Fernandes (90+6`, 116) struck twice to take Goa into the final, where they will clash with Services, who got the better of Mizoram 2-1. In what was a highly spirited semifinal, Goa looked all but ready to go back home after Ngangbam Pacha Singh put Manipur in front, but Necia Maristo Fernandes scored a brace to win it for Goa. It was a high-tempo start to the game, with frequent chances at both ends.
Within the first 10 minutes, Goa`s Lloyd Cardozo and Manipur`s Sanathoi Meetei had chances, but both sent their efforts wide. Sanathoi had another close shave a few minutes later when he was played behind the Goa defence. He had just the keeper to beat and tried to chip him, missing the target by no more than a foot. Manipur slowly began to grow in the game, employing a three-man high press. Goa, who had implemented a smooth passing game so far in the tournament, found it difficult to beat the press, and seemed shell-shocked.
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