West Bengal lifts Santosh Trophy by defeating Kerala 1-0

West Bengal cemented their dominance in the Santosh Trophy, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory over Kerala in the final match on Tuesday. This triumph marked a record-breaking 33rd title win for West Bengal, solidifying their position as the most successful team in the championship's history.

Robi found the back of the net with an easy finish from point-blank range after Aditya Thapa headed the ball into the box.

Both the



sides have shown form befitting of their stature in the tournament, winning nine of their 10 matches, while drawing one each during their march to the title clash.

Historically, Bengal have dominated at this stage. In recent times, however, seven-time winners Kerala have had the edge over their eastern rivals, winning the 2017-18 and the 2021-22 titles by defeating Bengal in the final.