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BRRGM Trophy Sagolband United beat Nagaland Police in final
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 23 2015 :
Sagolband United (SU) of Manipur clinched the 1st Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi Memorial Trophy Football Tournament 2015 title, organised by Lumding Sports Association, Nagaon District, Assam under aegis of All India Football Federation (AIFF), today at the Vivekananda Railway Stadium, Lumding, Nagaon District, Assam.
In today's final, Sagolband United overcame Nagaland Police by a margin of 3 goals to one.
The today's thrilling match, Sagolband United started strongly and put the pressure on their opponents but against the run of play Nagaland Police slammed home in the 17th minute through a penalty kick.
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The Nagaland boys took a 1-0 lead by the end of the first half.
After the breather, Nagaland Police's centre defender was knocked unconscious in the 65th minute after colliding with his team goal keeper, and was taken to the hospital immediately, due to which the match was put on hold for a while.
On resumption, Sagolband United fought back hard with a series of attack till Chingthangkhomba banged in the equaliser in the 72nd minute.
SU did not ease the pressure and continued attacking till they took a 2-1 lead after Tyson found the net in the additional 91st minute.
SU's captain Somen slammed home the third goal in the 94th minute to seal the match 3-1 in favour of his team.
Maibam Tyson of Sagolband United was adjudged the man of match and was also awarded for best goal of the final match.
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