The 77th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy has reached the semifinals, with Services, Mizoram, Manipur, and Goa competing for a spot in the final at the Golden Jubilee Stadium, Itanagar on Thursday. In the first semi-final, Services will face off against Mizoram, while Manipur will take on Goa under the floodlights.
Services and Mizoram will showcase a battle of resilience, with Services’ defense remaining strong and Samir Murmu leading the charge in the attacking front. Meanwhile, Mizoram has shown determination and improvement throughout the tournament, with MC Malsawmzuala standing out as a key player.
In the second semi-final, Manipur and Goa will clash in a match between two unbeaten sides. Manipur, with a winning habit and impressive goal-scoring record, will face a tough challenge from Goa, who have established themselves as a solid unit under head coach Charles Ador Dias.
Player Phijam Sanathoi Meetei leads the scorers’ charts for Manipur, while Goa’s Mahammed Faheez and other players like Necio Maristo Fernandes and Joshua D’Silva have been instrumental in their goal-scoring efforts. Both teams are prepared for a tough encounter as they aim to secure a spot in the final of the prestigious championship.
Overall, the semifinals promise exciting matchups and fierce competition as the four teams battle it out for a chance to lift the Santosh Trophy. Fans can expect thrilling football action at the Golden Jubilee Stadium as the teams give their all to secure victory and advance to the final round.
