Santosh Trophy 2018: Kerala vs Maharashtra, Live Match Updates

FT : Kerala 3-0 Maharashtra

Updated: 25 March 2018 17:12 IST - Published: 25 March 2018 15:17 IST

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FULL TIME : Kerala 3-0 Maharashtra

Kerala and West Bengal qualify to the Semi-Finals. Maharashtra, Chandigarh and Manipur are eliminated from Group A.

90+1' We are into regulation time and Kerala are still going strong with positive moves down the pitch for their fourth goal of the day.

We are nearing the completion of regulation time, and still Kerala are leading with three goals to the good.

86' WHAT A MISS! Maharashtra stage a counter attack and miss a golden chance to decrease the deficit with a near open net miss. It just has not been the day for the West Indian side.

83' Jithin MS has been unstoppable today with his pacy runs, and he still creating panic in the Maharashtra box with constant attempts at goal.

80' Ruckus on the sidelines, as Kerala coach is involved in a heated argument with the 4th official. Kerala 3-0 Maharashtra.

77' Kerala are still dominating proceedings, Maharashtra seems to be pinned down to their half of play.

75' Kerala 3-0 Maharashtra

Due to technical difficulties, we would not be able to provide live updates regarding goal mouth action. We would still update you on scores.

58' GOAAAAAAAL! Rahul KP slots it past a hapless Maharashtra Goalkeeper, as he was stranded alone in the box after a peach of a cross from the right following a counter attack move. It's 3-0 to the South Indian Side.

56' Poor delivery into the box, and Maharashtra recover.

55' Kiran Pandhare goes into the referee's book for a elbowing out a Kerala winger. Freekick to Kerala.

54' SAVE! Kerala defence caught sleeping, miscommunication between the goalkeeper and the defenders.

Maharashtra's end shot is cleared away off the goal line.

52' Kerala has a shot on goal, but it goes wide. Maharashtra lacking creativity at the middle of the park.

48' It's Kerala on the up again. Cross from the right finds Jithin, who shoots straight to the keeper. Maharashtra survive.

Second half kicks off.

HT : Kerala 2-0 Maharashtra

Kerala have been the better side so far, can Maharashtra bounce back? Second half ten minutes away.

45+3' Maharashtra showing some intent with patient possession play, but Kerala defense have been resilient. Maharashtra are failing to create any goal mouth action.

4 Minutes Added on.

44' Kerala find the net again but the referee blows for offside.

41' A feeble shot from distance by Maharashtra, but the Kerala Goalkeeper collects it with ease.

40' Maharashtra extremely vulnerable from the right flank, as almost all of Kerala's moves are being made from the right side.

39' GOOAAAAL! Jithin MS doubles the lead 2-0 after a quick counter attack down the right. He had a crossing opportunity but went straight on to goal and took the shot himself.

38' Maharashtra playing some football of their own stringing a few short passes, but are not able to penetrate the Kerala defense.

34' Dangerous Cross from Rahul down the left but there is no one at the far end to tap it home. Maharashtra living dangerously.

28' Kerala look extremely composed as they are dictating terms here. Maharashtra don't look at their usual best and are struggling to get going.

24' and the South Indian side are ahead from the spot-kick! Kerala Captain Rahul Raj puts the ball into the net as the keeper dives the other way 1-0 to Kerala.

23' PENALTY! Kerala's pressing down the left flank and are awarded a spot kick.

22' The scoreline is 0-0 in Howrah as Maharashtra are battling for survival in the tournament.

Kerala XI : Midhun (GK), Rahul Raj, Lijo, Jestin George, Jithin Gopalan, Seesan S, Afdal Vk Anurag, Jiyad Hassan, Jithin MS, Rahul KP
Maharashtra XI : Aditya Mishra (Gk), Dion Menezes (C), Sahil Bhokare, Aaron d Costa, Kiran Pandhare, Shubham Khanvilkar, Advait Shinde, Pramod Pandey, Shubham Mane, Siddharth Colaco, Mrunal Tandel

Sportskeeda could not bring you live updates from the initial stages of the match due to some technical issues. Inconvenience caused is regretted.

Kerala are all set to take on Maharashtra at the Howrah Municipal Corporation ground, on today, as they face off against Maharashtra in what promises to be a thrilling West Coast Derby in the east.

Having qualified from the South Zone qualifiers, Kerala are one of the favourites to win the tournament. They are currently topping Group A ahead of defending champions and hosts West Bengal, which speaks volumes for their talent.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra have had not had such a successful campaign, having earned just one win against Chandigarh. They would also like to forget the 5-1 drubbing they received at the hands of West Bengal earlier.