Bengal Secures Santosh Trophy 2024 Victory: 1-0 Triumph over Kerala Secures 33rd Title Win
Post Match Report: Santosh Trophy Finale - West Bengal Dominates Kerala
Sporting the victor's crown once more, Robi Hansda shone like a beacon in the 33rd title win for West Bengal at the Gachibowli Stadium. In a nail-biting finale of the National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy, Hansda netted the decisive goal in added time of the second half, handing his team the 1-0 victory over fiercest rivals Kerala.
The battle was fierce, with both teams displaying their prowess, each delivering attacking opportunities throughout the game. The first half entertained with occasional chances, while the second half amped up the intensity.
The 58th and 62nd minutes saw near misses for West Bengal, as their free kicks narrowly missed the mark and went over the crossbar, raising palpable tension among the spectators. Despite the setbacks, the relentless Bengal side kept pushing, finally finding their breakthrough in the dying minutes of the match.
Following a determined header from Aditya Thapa into the box, Hansda swept the pass into the net effortlessly, ensuring his place in the history books with the winning goal and award for the tournament's top scorer.
Historically, Bengal has been the undisputed force at this level, yet Kerala has shown a competitive edge in recent years. However, on Tuesday night, it was all West Bengal, avenging their losses with a gritty single-goal victory.
Cultural icon and football hero, Robi Hansda – a figure respected within the Santali community – proved to be the difference-maker in the climactic game. While the full extent of his illustrious career remains undocumented, the spotlight at the Santosh Trophy shines brightly upon him.
With frustration mounting among Kerala's squad following the close shave, the southern state's hopes of claiming the title yet again were dashed. The match results in an unprecedented 33rd championship title for West Bengal, marking a triumphant end to another exciting Santosh Trophy season.
(Sources:
PTI reports)
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- footnotes omitted for brevity
- In the world of Bollywood, Robi Hansda, the current champion, has etched his name as a star, just like a victorious football hero in India.
- As the star scorer in the European Champions League, Hansda's name might not spark the same buzz as the top-tier leagues, but in India's Santosh Trophy football, he has shown his skills and sheer determination.
- While football clubs from India may not compete in prestigious European leagues, the sheer passion and grit displayed by West Bengal in the Santosh Trophy Finale is worthy of a celebrated spotlight, just like the thrilling Champions League.
