Dhakuakhana/Silapathar (Assam), Jan. 23 -- Defending champions West Bengal continued their winning run, edging past Uttarakhand 1-0, while hosts Assam came back from behind twice, before being held to a 3-3 draw by Nagaland, in the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy Final Round, in Dhakuakhana, on Friday.
Over in Silapathar, Rajasthan quietly continued their push for a knockout spot, earning a 1-0 win against Tamil Nadu.
West Bengal and Rajasthan occupy the top two spots in Group A with six points apiece, though the former are ahead on goal difference. They are followed by Tamil Nadu on third with three points from two matches, while Assam and Nagaland have one point apiece. Uttarakhand are yet to open their account.
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