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Santosh Trophy 2023: Meghalaya beats Punjab to reach final- Highlights
Meghalaya reaches its first-ever Santosh Trophy final.
The Santosh Trophy (Source: AIFF)
Meghalaya kept it till late to stage a comeback against Punjab as they beat the northern state 2-1 to reach the Santosh Trophy final for the first time in their history. They will face either of Services or Karnataka for the coveted title.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 1 March 2023 1:14 PM GMT
50'- Punjab start half with intent
After an early chance in the second half, it's been Punjab all the way.
- 1 March 2023 12:51 PM GMT
Half time
All to play for in the second half as both sides go into the half time with the scales balanced.
HT: Punjab 1-1 Meghalaya
- 1 March 2023 12:48 PM GMT
43'- Meghalaya with renewed energy
After getting the equaliser, Meghalaya seemed to have got the shot in the arm they needed as they constantly attack Punjab's box.
- 1 March 2023 12:41 PM GMT
37'- MEGHALAYA EQUALISE!
Figo Syndai taps it from close range after the ball finds him after a number of touches inside the box.
Punjab 1-1 Meghalaya
- 1 March 2023 12:38 PM GMT
34'- Freekick for Meghalaya
Punjab skipper concedes a freekick after a silly tackle.
- 1 March 2023 12:35 PM GMT
30'- Meghalaya pushing
The trailing team is trying to find those passes through the opponent's defence, but Punjab's backline has been solid.
- 1 March 2023 12:24 PM GMT
20'- Punjab want a second
Since scoring the first, Punjab have been on the hunt to extend the lead as Meghalaya players snap at their players to stop the attack.
