Arjun V wins a free-kick some 25 yards from goal. The Kerala forward steps up to take the set-piece, playing a low pass towards the first man. The ball eventually makes its way to Vignesh, but his shot is a bit awry and doesn't trouble the goalkeeper.
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Punjab vs Kerala Live Score, Santosh Trophy 2026 Semi-Final: Follow the play-by-play updates from the semi-final match at Dhakuakhana Football Stadium on February 5, 2026
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Welcome to the live coverage of the Santosh Trophy 2026 semi-final between Punjab and Kerala at the Dhakuakhana Football Stadium in Assam, on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Kerala, last season’s runners-up, topped Group B with three wins in five games. They cruised through the quarter-final, knocking out hosts Assam 3-0. Up against them are Punjab, who finished third in the group stage with two wins before beating Tamil Nadu 4-1 on penalties – their third consecutive victory. Follow the play-by-play updates from the Punjab vs Kerala football match right here.
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Referee Aditya Purkayastha blows his whistle, and Kerala get the second semi-final underway. The stadium is starting to fill up as we expect a closely fought contest.
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Punjab vs Kerala Live Score, Santosh Trophy 2026 Semi-Final: Match Details
Fixture: Punjab vs Kerala
Series: Santosh Trophy 2026 semi-final
Venue: Dhakuakhana Football Stadium, Assam
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 1:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: FIFA+
Punjab vs Kerala Live Score, Santosh Trophy 2026 Semi-Final: Welcome!
Good afternoon, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering the second semi-final of the Santosh Trophy. The first semi-final between Services and Railways kicked off prematurely, and the winner of that contest will be waiting for our victors here. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they take place.
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