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Panaji, May 25 (PTI) Salgaocar Juniors defeated Mumbai FC in a keenly contested final to emerge as "India Champions" of the Indian leg of the NIKE-Manchester United Premier Cup.
In a close game played at Bharti Vidyapeeth Grounds in Pune yesterday, goalkeeper Aldrich Fernandes saved three scoring attempts by Mumbai FC Juniors (U-15) before the Goa based club won the summit clash 5-4 via tie-breaker.
Mumbai FC, who resorted to rough tactics to keep the Salgaocar boys at bay for the major portion of the game, drew the first blood in 17th minute through N Roger.
The Goan''s, however, rode on Myron Borges last minute strike to make a comeback into the match before pipping their opponents in the tie-breaker.
Earlier Salgaocar Juniors (U-15) defeated Guwahati Town Club 3-0 via tie-breaker in the semi-final to book a place in the final.
The tournament saw participation from 20 different teams across the nation.
The victory enabled Salgaocar Juniors to book a berth in the Asian championship to be held in Bangkok.
This is the second time in three years that Salgaocar have won the junior tournament.
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In a close game played at Bharti Vidyapeeth Grounds in Pune yesterday, goalkeeper Aldrich Fernandes saved three scoring attempts by Mumbai FC Juniors (U-15) before the Goa based club won the summit clash 5-4 via tie-breaker.
Mumbai FC, who resorted to rough tactics to keep the Salgaocar boys at bay for the major portion of the game, drew the first blood in 17th minute through N Roger.
The Goan''s, however, rode on Myron Borges last minute strike to make a comeback into the match before pipping their opponents in the tie-breaker.
Earlier Salgaocar Juniors (U-15) defeated Guwahati Town Club 3-0 via tie-breaker in the semi-final to book a place in the final.
The tournament saw participation from 20 different teams across the nation.
The victory enabled Salgaocar Juniors to book a berth in the Asian championship to be held in Bangkok.
This is the second time in three years that Salgaocar have won the junior tournament.
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