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Former champions Punjab rallied from a goal down to beat Odisha 2-1 and open their campaign with a win in the 72nd edition of the national championship for Santosh Trophy here on Tuesday. After a barren first-half, Odisha took the lead in the 62nd minute through Arpan Lakra only for Sarbjit to restore the parity for Punjab in the 70th minute. However, an own goal by Odisha's Rudra Pratap Pradhan sealed full three points for the Kuldip Singh-coached Punjab side at the Sailen Manna Sports Complex in Howrah.