Bengaluru, Aug 26 (IANS): Nongiri Presbyterian Secondary School, Meghalaya will face Major Dhyanchand Sports College, Uttar Pradesh in the summit clash of the 63rd Subroto Cup Sub-Junior Boys International Football Tournament which will be played on Wednesday here at the Army Service Corps Centre.

Nongiri Presbyterian overcame Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan 2-1 in extra time in a tightly fought contest while Major Dhyanchand Sports College had a comfortable 3-0 victory over St. Stephen’s School, Chandigarh to book their place in the finals.

In the first semifinal, Nongiri Presbyterian took the lead in the second half through a penalty, after a tightly fought first half. Marc converted from the spot for the lead which was equalised nine minutes later from a well-worked move by the Bangladesh side.

Nafiq’s side-footed finish found the top corner equalling the scores and taking the game into extra time. Namebanlam converted a brilliant team move to score the winning goal and send the school from Meghalaya into the finals.

Major Dhyanchand Sports College dominated the second semi-final from the start and looked in control of the game throughout. They took the lead in the eighth minute after Arslan finished a low cross from the left wing.

The Uttar Pradesh side doubled their advantage in the first half itself. Abhinav, who was free inside the box, finished with ease after receiving a cross from the right wing. Abhinav completed his brace in the second half, converting a header from a corner kick to complete a comfortable evening for the side from Uttar Pradesh.