Defending champion Services overcame a scare before scoring a badly-needed victory against Gujarat at the Santosh Trophy National football championship here on Tuesday. After losing 0-3 to Manipur in its first match, Services heaved a sigh of relief following its 3-1 win against Gujarat.
The reigning champion conceded the lead in the 20th minute, as Gujarat scored through Jay Kanani. But shortly before half-time Services equalised through Nikhil Sharma.
Then just four minutes into the second half, Tongbram Krishnakanta Singh put Services ahead. The last goal was netted by Pintu Mahata.
