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U-20 Men’s National Football C’ship: Ricky Kharkongor goal propels Meghalaya into semifinals

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Shillong, May 9: Meghalaya booked their place in the semifinals of the Swami Vivekananda U-20 Men’s National Football Championship 2025 after they edged Karnataka 1-0 in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Friday.

A goal by striker Ricky Kharkongor (4’) early in the quarterfinal clinched the issue in favour of Meghalaya. Karnataka tried hard to make a comeback and created a few chances, especially in the second half, but the Meghalaya defence stood firm, denying their rivals any room.

Coach Bobby L Nongbet made just one change in the starting lineup from the game against Bihar a few days ago, bringing in Banlamkupar Rynjah in place of Nickyboy Swer.

Meghalaya, who made the quarters by winning all three of their Group A games, found the going tough against Group B toppers Karnataka after an early strike. A cross from the left that landed in the Karnataka box was deftly pushed in from close by Ricky despite the presence of a couple of markers around him.

Thereafter, Karnataka made several moves throughout the encounter and came near scoring on a few occasions. But, somehow, the equaliser remained elusive.

Meghalaya will play the winners of the quarterfinal clash between the Group C and Group D champions in the semifinal round. The Group C and D matches will begin on Sunday and Monday respectively.

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