Wed Nov 20 22:33:52 UTC 2024: ## Kerala Edges Past Railways in Santosh Trophy Qualifier

**Kozhikode, November 21, 2024** – Kerala kicked off its Santosh Trophy qualifying campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Railways at the Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Wednesday. Muhammed Ajsal’s 72nd-minute goal, assisted by a well-placed through ball from Nijo Gilbert following a defensive error by Railways, proved to be the difference in a less-than-stellar performance by the hosts. While Kerala secured the win, their overall display lacked conviction against what was considered their toughest group stage opponent.

In other Group H action, Pondicherry defeated Lakshadweep 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. Dhileepan scored a hat-trick for Pondicherry (29th, 79th, and 90+3rd minutes), while Mohammed netted both goals for Lakshadweep (18th and 41st minutes), briefly giving his team the lead on two occasions.

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