As we approach the end of the first half, Kerala will be pretty happy with their display. While Chandigarh has a lot to worry about, they have 45 minutes left to overturn a 2-goal deficit !!!!
Kerala are all set to get their Santosh Trophy main stage campaign underway, as they face off against Chandigarh at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium, in Kolkata, today.
Kerala, who are one of the favourites to win the tournament, have had a successful qualification campaign in Bengaluru, where they came off as the top side in their respective group.
The popularity of football has certainly risen in the state over the last few years, with the emergence of teams like Kerala Blasters in the ISL and Gokulam Kerala in the I-League.
Now, they get their campaign in the main draw of the Santosh Trophy underway, with their first match being against Chandigarh, who qualified from the North Zone.