New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The semi-finals of the U17 Boys category of the Subroto Cup International Football Tournament witnessed some neck to neck action.

In the first semi-final, Hopewell Elias Secondary School from Meghalaya booked their place in the Subroto Cup final after overcoming BSL +2 High School of Jharkhand by a scoreline of 3-2.

In the second semi-final, Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Protisthan (BKSP) advanced to the final by beating Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre on penalties, and now have the opportunity to successfully defend their crown.

The final would be played on September 17 at the Ambedkar Stadium here.

--IANS rkm/pgh/