Mizoram boys storm into Subroto Cup semis

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New Delhi: Defending champions Government Chawngfianga Middle School (CMS) of Mizoram thrashed Assam’s Birjhora Higher Secondary School (BHSS) 5-0 to enter the Under-14 semi-finals of the Subroto Cup Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium here on Sunday.

For the defending champions, J.H. Lallawmima’s scored a brace followed by goals from Lalthansanga, Lalnunhlua and Ramhlunchhunga to ensure an easy win.

The defending champions will meet Nagaland’s Greenwood High School, who beat National Cadet Corps, Maharashtra, 3-1 after extra time. The semi-final will be played Tuesday.

NCC, Maharashtra, took the lead through Rushikesh More in the 18th minute before Tokavi levelled the scoring. Kito struck a brace in extra time to clinch the match for the Nagaland side in the first quarter-final.

Earlier in a Pool E match, Nilamani English School from Manipur thumped New Delhi’s Air Force School 9-0. (PTI)

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