The northeastern side now moves on to seven points from four matches in Group B, and cannot be overtaken by fifth-placed Goa, who are on three points from as many games. The former are currently second in the group behind Kerala.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meghalaya won a hard-fought battle against Goa, winning it 1-0 in the end, by dint of a late penalty. The score remained goalless at half-time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a match that saw both sides squander a host of chances, it was Damanbhalang Chyne (89\u2019), who finally made the difference as he converted a penalty to take Meghalaya into the quarter-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Goa, who went into the match on the back of two losses and just a solitary win, needed points against Meghalaya to help them in their fight to make the last eight. After a solid first half, the side from the west coast put five defenders to protect their goal. Meghalaya, however, kept attacking in waves.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Khraw Kupar Jana looked lively down the right and had an opportunity from a slight angle to put it past Goa goalkeeper Sanij Budge, but sent his effort over. Donald Diengdoh had a couple of close opportunities, but one came off the upright, while the other was off target.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meghalaya were getting desperate as the clock wore down, but they soon found their lifeline when substitute Deibormane Tongper\u2019s shirt was tugged inside the Goa box; the referee immediately pointed to the spot, Chyne closing off the three points for Meghalaya.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Nadu\u2019s search for their first win in the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 final rounds continued after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Odisha. The teams were locked in a goalless battle till the break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alexander Romario Jesuraj (68\u2019) put Tamil Nadu's hopes in of victory after he converted a penalty to put his side ahead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Tamil Nadu\u2019s search for their first win in the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 final rounds continued after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Odisha. The teams were locked in a goalless battle till the break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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