Kolkata: Kerala on last day edged West Bengal 4-2 in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw at the end of extra-time to lift the 72nd Santhosh Trophy at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
After the first 19 minutes into the game, Kerala vaulted into the lead with a goal from MS Jithin. However, West Bengal captain Jiten Murmu equalised in the 66th minute to take the game into extra time.
It was the first time since 2004-2005 that Kerala had reached the final. Kerala's win also denied West Bengal a record 33rd Santhosh Trophy title.
