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SANTOSH TROPHYBengal score winner on 90+7 to maintain perfect record; Kerala’s second match on Saturday

Defending champions West Bengal scored a late winner to maintain their perfect record in the final round of the 79th Santosh Trophy in Assam. Substitute Naro Hari Shrestha scored brilliantly on 90+7 minutes to give Bengal a 1-0 victory against Uttarakhand at the Dhakuakhana Football Stadium on Friday. Sanjoy Sen's Bengal began with a 4-0 win over Nagaland.

Action between Uttarakhand (white) and West Bengal in a final round Group A match at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium in Assam on January 23, 2026

Action between Uttarakhand (white) and West Bengal in a final round Group A match at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium in Assam on January 23, 2026

Credit: Indian Football Association

Key Highlights

  • Bengal top Group A with 6 points, and are joined by Rajasthan, who beat Tamil Nadu, 1-0, the same day.
  • In the Bengal match, Uttarakhand failed to clear a deep free-kick that landed on their goalmouth.
  • Shrestha, with his back to the goal, somehow controlled a headed pass and took away a shot even as he slipped.
  • The connection on the half-volley was timed so well that it sailed into the top left corner, leaving the Uttarakhand goalkeeper Abhay unmoved.
  • ADVERTISEMENT Kerala will take on Railways in their second match at Silapathar on Saturday.
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  1. SANTOSH TROPHYBengal score winner on 90+7 to maintain perfect record; Kerala’s second match on Saturday

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