By Rohit Thayyil Kozhikode's football craze reaches its climax in 'paradoxical' Kerala ahead of the FIFA World Cup, when gigantic figures of Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr.
France kept their hopes of remaining in the Nations League first group alive when Olivier Giroud became their all-time leading goalscorer in a 2-0 home win over Austria.
Morecambe clinched promotion to League Two after Danny Carlton scored a late winner in the Conference play-off final at
Wembley.
Oxford 1-2 Exeter (Agg: 2-2)
Exeter City claimed their place in the Promotion play-off final after edging out Oxford United in a tight match, which
eventually lead to a penalty shoot-out.
Exeter 0-1 Oxford
Jim Smith's Oxford United hold a narrow lead over Exeter after the first leg of their play-off semi-final on Friday
evening.
M'cambe 2-1 York (Agg: 2-1)
Morecambe booked their place in the Conference play-off final after two goals by striker Wayne Curtis earned them the win
over York City.
York 0-0 Morecambe
York failed to make home advantage count as Morecambe held them to a draw in the first leg of their play-off semi-final
Dag & Red 2-1 Gravesend
Dagenham celebrated their ascent to the Football League with an end-of-season win over Gravesend at Victoria Road.
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