Kothamangalam: MG University edged Calicut University 1-0 to make a winning start to the four-team league round of the south zone all India inter-university football championship at the MA College in Kothamangalam on Sunday.

Thejus Krishnan's own goal in the 18th minute gave the hosts a narrow win against Calicut.

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In a second league match, Kerala University defeated SRM University 2-0. John Paul (34) and Jacob (40) scored for Kerala University.

MG, Calicut, Kerala and SRM are already confirmed spots in the all-India inter-zonal tournament beginning at the same venue on January 12. They are now playing each other to decide the final standings in the south zone.

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On Monday, the four teams will play two matches each to complete the league round. MG will take on SRM at 7 am and then meet Kerala in a 3.30 pm kick-off.

Meanwhile, Calicut University is set to play Kerala at 7 am before returning to finish their south zone proceedings with a 3.30 pm match against SRM.

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