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Setungchim's strike brings Subroto Cup to Nagaland after 42 years

Nagaland after 42 long years as Dimapur's Pilgrim Higher Secondary School (PHSS) beat Government Model Higher Secondary School (GMHSS) of Chandigarh 1-0 in the final here on Thursday. It was a game they dominated, but in the end it took a header in the first half of extra time by Setungchim to ensure victory for the team from Nagaland at the Ambedkar Stadium. The winners received the trophy from the chief guest, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari, who is serving as the chief of the Indian Air Force.

ISL: Holders Hyderabad FC crush NorthEast United 3-0

The visitors dominated the game and it was one-way traffic throughout at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, leaving the hosts demoralised. Bartholomew Ogbeche opened the scoring in the 13th minute, Player of the Match Halicharan Narzary doubled the lead in the 69th minute, and substitute Borja Herrera ensured the game was done and dusted with his 73rd minute strike. Trailing by a goal, NEUFC started off well after the break but it was HFC who won a penalty five minutes into the second half.

Punjab Cricket Association chief resigns amid allegations of 'illegal activities'

Harbhajan Singh claimed "illegal activities" were being carried out under the current dispensation. Chahal, who had taken charge in May, confirmed to PTI that he has quit his post. Earlier this month, Harbhajan, who is also PCA's chief advisor, had alleged wrongdoing in the association.

Veterans' errors cost Barca dear in Champions League again

Barcelona were left ruing the cost of individual errors after their 3-3 draw with Inter Milan left them on the verge of Champions League elimination at the group stage for the second year running. Gerard Pique played Nicolo Barella onside and let the ball travel through to him to level for Inter at 1-1, with Sergio Busquets softly ceding possession for the Italians' second goal at Camp Nou, scored by Lautaro Martinez. Both players are club veterans and coming towards the end of their careers in Barcelona, a process which some supporters felt should have been sped up in the summer.

India win bronze in ISSF World Championship

The trio of Esha Singh, Naamya Kapoor and Vibhuti Bhatia demolished team Germany 17-1 in the bronze medal match to get India on the medal tally on day one of the competition. Esha, Naamya and Vibhuti finished fourth in the first round of qualification with a score of 856 to make it to the next stage in third position. In the next round they shot 437 to finish behind the Germans in fourth position to qualify for the bronze medal match. China won the gold in the event while Korea bagged silver.

Leaders Union Berlin flying high ahead of visit by Dortmund

Berlin's position as Bundesliga leaders is more than just a momentary snapshot with the minnows having now led the title race for the past four weeks. With Borussia Dortmund visiting the Alte Foersterei stadium on Sunday, Union are in fine form but are also already guaranteed a top two spot after the weekend matches even if they lose.

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka steal 1 run win over Pakistan, set up title clash against India

Sri Lanka chose to bat after winning the toss and posted a below-par total of 122 runs. Pakistan's Nashra Sandhu picked up three wickets to help her team restrict Sri Lanka to a low total. Pakistan's chase started with a bang after the opening pair of Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen walked out to chase the Sri Lankan total, with Ali being the aggressor of the two.

Juventus and Roma hit by injury blows in cramped schedule

Like other European leagues, Serie A has had to condense its schedule with the Italian top flight set to shut down for the Qatar World Cup, which begins on Nov. 20, and AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli said muscle injuries had risen by 20% because of the extra pressure. Some clubs have been hit worse than others.

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Setungchim's strike brings Subroto Cup to Nagaland after 42 years

ISL: Holders Hyderabad FC crush NorthEast United 3-0

Punjab Cricket Association chief resigns amid allegations of 'illegal activities'

Veterans' errors cost Barca dear in Champions League again

India win bronze in ISSF World Championship

Leaders Union Berlin flying high ahead of visit by Dortmund

Women's Asia Cup: Sri Lanka steal 1 run win over Pakistan, set up title clash against India

Juventus and Roma hit by injury blows in cramped schedule