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Santosh Trophy semi-final: Kerala qualifies for the final- Highlights
Kerala qualified for the Santosh Trophy final after scoring five against Manipur.
Kerala vs Manipur (Photo credit: AIFF)
Kerala defeated Manipur 5-1 in the semi-final of the Santosh Trophy.
Naseeb Rehman (22’) and Muhammed Ajsal (45+1’) gave Kerala a 2-1 lead at halftime after Shunjantan Ragui (30’) had equalized for Manipur from the penalty spot.
In the second half, Muhammed Roshal PP scored a stunning long-range goal (73’) and completed his hat-trick with two more goals, one of which was a penalty (90+5’).
Kerala and West Bengal will now meet in the final in what promises to be an exciting clash between two of the tournament’s most successful teams.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 29 Dec 2024 3:04 PM GMT
Second half!
The game resumes. Kerala has a slender one goal lead as the teams go for the final 45 minutes.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:49 PM GMT
45' GOAL!
Goal from Kerala and this one stands. Moments ago the second goal was disallowed. Ajsal scores the second goal as Kerala leads 2-1.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:43 PM GMT
40' Manipur comes very close to scoring!
After a moment of confusion in the box, the Kerala keeper spilled the ball. Thankfully, the defenders managed to clear it, and soon after, Kerala launched a counter-attack that hit the crossbar.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:38 PM GMT
36' Good cross!
Good cross from Kerala through the right, but no one in the box to connect.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:31 PM GMT
29' Penalty for Manipur!
Goal. Manipur equalizes from the spot, Ajmal dived to the right side but couldn't keep the ball out.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:23 PM GMT
21' GOOAALLLL!
And there it is, first goal of the game. Kerala takes the lead from a solo run by Naseeb Rahman.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:18 PM GMT
15' Chance for Manipur!
Manipur at it again through the left flank, a shot from outside the box slides past the keeper just inches away from goal.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:14 PM GMT
10' Manipur with swift moves!
Manipur have the midfield dominance so far and they are unleashing quick attacks through the left flank.
