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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 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:
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- 29 Dec 2024 2:06 PM GMT
5' Aggressive display of football!
Kerala and Manipur are going for the goal right from the kick-off. The Manipur keeper made a goalline save to keep Kerala out.
- 29 Dec 2024 2:01 PM GMT
Kick off!
And the ball is rolling in Hyderabad, Kerala in white and blue plays from right to left. Manipur in their traditional red.
- 29 Dec 2024 1:13 PM GMT
Update: West Bengal Storm into the Santosh Trophy Final!
West Bengal now await the winner of the Kerala vs Manipur semi-final for a chance to add another title to their illustrious Santosh Trophy history.
- 29 Dec 2024 1:05 PM GMT
Welcome to the Kerala vs Manipur Santosh Trophy Semi-Final Blog!
Hello! Get ready for an electrifying evening as Kerala and Manipur clash in the second semi-final of the 78th Santosh Trophy.
With both teams boasting unbeaten runs in the tournament, this promises to be a fierce battle at the Gachibowli Stadium. Kerala, seven-time champions, bring their clinical precision, while Manipur’s spirited attack adds a dynamic edge to the game.
Who will book their spot in the final? Let’s find out!