Last Updated: February 19, 2023, 23:21 IST
Punjab sealed their spot within the semi-finals of the Santosh Trophy (Twitter)
Kerala’s street to defending their title ended right here after a 1-1 draw with Punjab whereas a 2-2 draw in opposition to Odisha was sufficient for Karnataka to e-book their slot within the final 4 of the match scheduled to be performed in Saudi Arabia
On a day of excessive drama, Punjab and Karnataka sealed their spots within the semi-finals of the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, to be staged on the King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.
The two groups had began the day as those occupying the highest two spots on the desk, and regardless of hiccups, completed it a lot the identical manner.
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For defending champions Kerala, the street to defend their title ended right here after a 1-1 draw with Punjab.
Kerala went into the sport with the data that solely a win would take them by means of however all they might obtain was a draw.
Karnataka, regardless of being protected for probably the most half, knew that any slip-up in opposition to Odisha would value them dearly. Their match led to a 2-2 draw.
Despite a none-too-impressive efficiency Karnataka will probably be relieved to be by means of, and would have little doubt been on the sting of their seats watching the Kerala-Punjab sport’s ultimate moments.
Maharashtra wrapped up their match with a cushty 2-0 win over Goa within the first sport of the day on the Capital Football Arena.
With each groups already knocked out of the competitors, the useless rubber was all about satisfaction.
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