Nine minutes before half time, with Goa already one goal ahead, the huge Goan crowd gathered at the Bambolim Stadium to watch the Santosh Trophy semifinal witnessed something special. A young fearless 18-year-old lad from a remote village in south Goa showed maturity beyond his age. Receiving the ball from …
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The 71st Santosh Trophy has reached the semifinal stage with Goa locking horns with Kerala, while record champions Bengal face Mizoram. As Prudent Media reports home side Goa’s pride is at stake in Santosh Trophy semifinals later today.
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The last time Goa played the final of the Santosh Trophy, there were twelve teams in the I-League, it was a ten-month affair and Vasco SC were playing in India’s premier football competition. Almost a decade has past since then, the I-League is now fighting for its survival, there is …
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Mizoram inflicted a crushing 5-1 defeat against Railways to qualify for the semifinals of the 71st Santosh Trophy in a match played at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. Both teams were locked 1-1 at half time. The first half was cagey with both teams measuring each other’s strengths. With both …
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Maharashtra kept their semifinals hopes alive with a hard fought 1-0 win against Punjab in a Group B encounter of the 71st Santosh Trophy at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. Maharashtra looked the more intent of the two teams right from the start with several penetrating runs, good individual play …
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Kerala snatched a point from the jaws of defeat as substitute Muhammed Parakkottil banged in two goals in the last ten minutes to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw against Punjab at the GMC Stadium at Bambolim. In a match that came alive in the second half Punjab after playing the …
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Strong contenders Kerala began their campaign on a winning note in the 71st National Championship for the Santosh Trophy when they rallied to beat Railways 4-2 at the GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Wednesday, March 15. In the day’s other match, Punjab and Mizoram played a goalless draw at …
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Who doesn’t love a rags to riches story and this one about I.M. Vijayan will surely amaze you. From a soda bottle seller, to a star player for JCT Mills, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and obviously, the Indian Football Team! Here are the top 5 most unique facts about Indian …
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The Quartz International Football Academy, a newly launched enterprise in Kerala, officially announced its partnership with TheFootballMind, one of the leading Indian Sports Technology companies. The two organisations join forces to provide a “Smart Academy” solution in the state of Kerala, providing sports technology as a part of daily curriculum …
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The Kerala Sub-Junior boys qualified for the Sub-Junior National Football Championship finals after beating Karnataka 2-0 in the South Zone qualifiers in Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. The Kerala sub-junior boys took an early 5th minute lead through a goal from Ashwin. It stayed this way until the half time break. Kerala …
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