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Santosh Trophy: West Bengal defeats Kerala 1-0 to become Champion-HIGHLIGHTS
Seven-time champions Kerala will look to turn the tables on their old rivals.
West Bengal has won the Santosh Trophy a total of 32 times. (Photo Credit: AIFF)
In what can only be termed as a fitting finale, the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 will be played between two states that are perhaps the most passionate about Indian football.
West Bengal, having won 32 titles, will a mind-numbing 47th final. Kerala, meanwhile, are seven time champions and will take heart from the fact that they have beaten Bengal in the 2017-18 and 2021-22 finals.
The final will kick off at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
Stay tuned for all the live updates.
Live Updates
- 31 Dec 2024 2:47 PM GMT
44' Kerala relying on counter attacks now...
...else the bulk of the possession has been with Bengal.
- 31 Dec 2024 2:44 PM GMT
41' Bengal now employing long through ball to engage its forward line
West Bengal 0 - 0 Kerala
- 31 Dec 2024 2:42 PM GMT
'39 Kerala with a free-kick
A strong header from the Bengal defense ensures the clearance.
- 31 Dec 2024 2:34 PM GMT
31' This has been a very watchable final so far
Both teams have had their moments in front of goal but we still await the first goal after 32' of action on the night.
- 31 Dec 2024 2:29 PM GMT
26' A header and a bicycle kick from Kerala off the corner...
...entertaining from Kerala but cleared by Bengal to safety.
