Jesin scores 5 as Kerala beat Karnataka 7-3 to qualify for Santosh Trophy final — Highlights

Half Time: Kerala 4-1 Karnataka

Unbelievable scenes! Shighil, who has been so impressive today, gets in a fourth goal in added time. Kerala have turned this game on its head!

Kerala go into the break with a 4-1 lead. Karnataka would be hoping there were some way to erase the last 5 minutes.

45' - Jesin scores again! Hat-trick in 15 minutes

Super sub Jesin has just made everybody's jaws drop to the floor. He completes his hat-trick with another tap-in. Kerala, who were losing 0-1 15 minutes ago ago, now lead 3-1. All the goals scored by Jesin. The quickest hat-trick in Santosh Trophy history - in 15 minutes.

Kerala 3-1 Karnataka

43' - Jesin scores again! Kerala 2-1 Karnataka

Solaimalai, who played arguably the most important pass of the match, now tries a curlerfrom the left. Good shape on the shot, forces the keeper to make a dive.

At the other end, Jesin scores again! Makes sense why Bino George brought him on so early. Every time he shoots, he scores. Leaves Koshy for dead with another deft touch to roll the ball in.

36' - Jesin draws Kerala level

The super sub works! Jesin lobs the ball over the onrushing Koshy to get the scores level. Finally, Kerala have something to show for their endless attacks.

Kerala 1-1 Karnataka

35' - Kotikela produces another great chance for Karnataka

Jesin replaces Vignesh in the 28th minute with Kerala still recovering from that blow. It has been all Kerala in this match, but somehow Karnataka have the lead.

Kotikela creates a chance, but Kamalesh cannot turn that in. Best chance of the match!

25' - Karnataka score against run of play; Kerala 0-1 Karnataka

Jayaraj to Jijo to Vignesh - A breathtaking move leaves Karnataka stunned. But again Koshy runs out and makes himself prostrate at the feet of the attacker. Saved again! A few seconds later, Vignesh shoots! Off target.

At the other end, Goal! Solaimalai crosses from the left, skipper Kotikela scores! Karnataka lead! The Manjeri is silenced.

21' - Nervy moments for Kevin Koshy

Shaheef now fires in a left footer from the edge of the box, the goalkeeper manages to save but can't collect. Nervy moments for Kevin Koshy.

Then Shighil makes some room and shoots. This time, Koshy makes a firm save. Kerala banging on the door!

14' - Karnataka hold out to keep score goalless

Jijo threatening to tear apart the Karnataka defence with some incisive passes, but the team in red have managed to put in a final tackle in so far. How long can they hold out?

The entire match being played in the Karnataka half. The assistant referee's raised flag now saves Karnataka from the first goal.

6' - Kerala build early pressure

Shighil tries to release a through ball, which the keeper needs to come out to intercept. Kerala looking threatening down the left flank.

Now Jijo Joseph in the centre of an attack as Kerala earn a series of corners.

Karnataka are yet to have a say in this match.

2' - Kerala with first attack of match

Kerala, in white, get us underway. 

Shighil dances into the Karnataka box in the 1st minute to set the crowd wild.