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Rajmata Jijabai Trophy: Defending Champions Manipur To Lock Horns With Underdogs Odisha In Final
Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground: Manipur and Odisha booked their spots in the final of the 29th Senior Women's National Football Championship for the Rajmata Jijabai Trophy 2024-25 at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Ground on Saturday. Both teams will lock horns on Monday in hopes of lifting the coveted trophy.
In the semifinals, Manipur, the 22-time champions and considered the powerhouse of Indian women’s football, defeated West Bengal 3-0, while Odisha scored once in each half to beat last year’s runners-up Haryana 2-0. This is the seventh time Odisha will play the final.
Packed with experienced Internationals, Manipur began the firm favourites but took time to settle down as West Bengal’s defensive tactics managed to keep them at bay till half time.
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