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Karnataka win Santosh Trophy final after 54 years - Highlights
Karnataka soaked up late pressure from Meghalaya to hold on to their 3-2 lead.
Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 in the final
Karnataka beat Meghalaya 3-2 in the Santosh Trophy final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, winning the title after 54 years. Oram Beke and Robin Yadav's goals got Karnataka into a two-goal lead in the first half, which they managed to hold on to despite late pressure from Meghalaya.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 4 March 2023 4:17 PM GMT
44' - KARNATAKA EXTEND THEIR LEAD
A freekick for Karnataka, and Robin Yadav puts it in with ease from way outside the box. WHAT A GOALLLL!
MEG 1-3 KAR
- 4 March 2023 4:07 PM GMT
34' - Good save from Rajat Paul
The Meghalaya defence is looking very shaky as Karnataka come close once again. However, goalkeeper Rajat Paul denies them with a good punch.
- 4 March 2023 4:03 PM GMT
30' - A good battle ongoing
An intense battle going out in the middle with both teams eager to attack. Karnataka have managed to hold on their one-goal advantage over the last 10 minutes.
- 4 March 2023 3:53 PM GMT
19' - KARNATAKA SCOREEE!
A massive defensive lapse from Meghalaya and Karnataka make them pay. A good cross in from the right which is headed towards Beke Oram, who slots it in.
MEG 1-2 KAR
- 4 March 2023 3:46 PM GMT
13' - Meghalaya on the charge
Meghalaya with some threatening runs and it feels as if they are not far from opening up a lead. A few very close calls in front of the goal for now.
- 4 March 2023 3:42 PM GMT
9' - MEGHALAYA EQUALISE
A harsh tackle on Sheen by Nikhil G inside the box and Meghalaya are handed a penalty. Brolington steps up to take the shot for the northeastern side and he does not miss.
MEGHALAYA EQUALISE!
MEG 1-1 KAR
- 4 March 2023 3:36 PM GMT
2' - KARNATAKA SCOREEEE!
Karnataka score and they score early. Extremely early. An excellent long throw which finds M Sunil Kumar, who slots it in with ease. A goal within the first two minutes of the final. WOW!
MEG 0-1 KAR
- 4 March 2023 3:33 PM GMT
1' - Karnataka start with the possession
Karnataka start the final with the possession. They move from right to left.
- 4 March 2023 3:29 PM GMT
Time for National Anthem
We are inching closer to the start of this historic Santosh Trophy Final. Time for the Indian national anthem.
