Silapathar/Dhakuakhana (Assam), Jan. 27 -- Kerala shot into a clear lead in Group B of the 79th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy 2025-26 Final Round, after defeating Odisha. Railways defeated Punjab, while Meghalaya played out an exciting 2-2 draw with Services, on Tuesday.
The state from the south now lead the table with seven points, closely pursued by Meghalaya and Railways, who are on five. Services, with three points, occupy the last knockout qualification spot from Group B, and are followed by Odisha and Punjab, who have accrued just a point apiece; all teams have played three matches thus far.
Kerala got the better of Odisha by a solitary goal at the Dhakuakhana Football Stadium on Tuesday. The only goal of the mat...