National Games: Kerala enter semifinals in men's football

Kerala enter semis
Kerala edged out Manipur 3-2. Photo: Twitter@keralafa

Ahmedabad: Kerala edged out Manipur 3-2 to enter the semifinals of the men's football competition at the National Games here on Thursday.

Kerala, who had beaten Odisha and Services in their previous matches, scored the winner through P V Vishnu in the final minute. Nijo Gilbert struck a brace for the winners.

Kerala have twice won gold at the National Games – in 1987 and 1997.

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