Santosh Trophy: West Bengal, Kerala gear up for final frontier
The Statesman Delhi|December 31, 2024
A month and a half, and 87 matches later, it all comes down to 90, or possibly 120 minutes or more at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad, where West Bengal take on Kerala in the 78th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy 2024-25 final on Tuesday.
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The two states that have rightfully earned the tags of Indian football hubs are no strangers to the pinnacle of the national championships, West Bengal gearing up for a record 47th final, while Kerala are on the verge of playing their 16th summit clash in the Santosh Trophy.

Both sides have shown form befitting of their stature in the tournament, winning nine of their 10 matches, while drawing one each.

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