Narainpur, May 11 -- Mizoram rode a nerve-wracking penalty shootout to defeat Manipur on Ground 1, at the Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Monday, to enter the Swami Vivekananda U20 Men's National Football Championship final.

After a goalless 90 minutes, followed by a similar half an hour of extra time, the match proceeded to the dreaded penalty shootout, where Mizoram emerged victorious by a 3-1 margin, according to a release.

Mizoram maintained a perfect penalty record, with Mesak C Lalrinngheta, Aldrin Lalpeksanga, and Freddy Lalruatkima converting their spot-kicks.

Meanwhile, Soram Sumit Singh was the only player who converted a penalty for Manipur. Salam Swamichandra Meitei and Md Shuaib's penalties were...