Manipur captured the Dr. B.C. Roy Trophy after defeating West Bengal 3-0 at Guru Nanak Dev University Sports Complex on Wednesday. The victory ended a quarter-century drought for the northeastern state in the Junior Boys National Football Championship. Both teams entered the final with identical records of 13 goals scored and unbeaten streaks throughout the tournament.
Lourembam Naocha Singh opened the scoring in the 17th minute after receiving a cross from Khutleibam Sultan. Ngayungmi Kashung doubled the advantage ten minutes before halftime when he converted a rebound following a saved header attempt. Manipur controlled the match through superior passing and defensive pressure that limited West Bengal's attacking opportunities.
West Bengal's top scorer Rajdeep Paul failed to find the net despite entering the final with seven tournament goals. Manipur sealed the championship when Amom Krish Singh scored his sixth tournament goal during stoppage time. The comprehensive victory demonstrated Manipur's tactical preparation and hunger for their first national title since the late 1990s.
Lourembam Naocha Singh opened the scoring in the 17th minute after receiving a cross from Khutleibam Sultan. Ngayungmi Kashung doubled the advantage ten minutes before halftime when he converted a rebound following a saved header attempt. Manipur controlled the match through superior passing and defensive pressure that limited West Bengal's attacking opportunities.
West Bengal's top scorer Rajdeep Paul failed to find the net despite entering the final with seven tournament goals. Manipur sealed the championship when Amom Krish Singh scored his sixth tournament goal during stoppage time. The comprehensive victory demonstrated Manipur's tactical preparation and hunger for their first national title since the late 1990s.
