’s favorites. From the opening whistle, both teams displayed aggressive intent, creating several early chances. Kerala broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute with a well-placed header from their star forward, Anwar Ali, following a precise corner delivery. The goal brought the crowd to its feet, with Kerala fans roaring in excitement.
However, Tamil Nadu refused to back down. They gradually gained control of the midfield, with their playmaker, Raghavan, orchestrating some clever passes. Their persistence paid off in the 67th minute when striker Arjun Kumar equalized with a powerful left-footed strike from the edge of the box, leaving Kerala’s goalkeeper with no chance.
The final 20 minutes saw end-to-end action as both teams searched for a winner. Kerala nearly snatched victory in stoppage time, but Tamil Nadu’s goalkeeper made a heroic save to deny a close-range attempt. The match ended in a stalemate, with both teams earning a valuable point in the group stage.
This result leaves the group wide open, with Kerala and Tamil Nadu both maintaining their chances of advancing to the next round. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action as the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 continues to showcase the best of Indian football.
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