Kerala Blasters coach Ivan Vukomanovic has congratulated Kerala on reaching the final. He is in Serbia talking to Asianet News.
Thiruvananthapuram, First Published May 1, 2022, 12:04 PM IST
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Football is preparing for the final of the Santosh Trophy. Kerala will take on West Bengal in a match to be played at Payyanad Stadium tomorrow at 8 pm. Kerala defeated neighboring Karnataka by seven goals to three. Bengal was overtaking Manipur. Kerala Blasters coach Ivan Vukomanovic has congratulated Kerala on reaching the final. He is in Serbia talking to Asianet News.
He said that he cares about the Santosh Trophy and that Kerala is the best team. Wukomanovic’s words .. ” I was following the Santosh Trophy. The Kerala team is the best. You have to play with the confidence that no one can beat you. Support from fans is very important. I can see the gallery filling up. This is the kind of support the team always needs. It’s a kind of indescribable feeling.
Play for the crown. Kerala is the best team in the tournament. One thing to note, do not go for a penalty shootout. That’s the advice I can give you. ” Kerala Blasters lost to Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League final in a penalty shootout. With that in mind, Vukomanovic was reminded not to go for a penalty.
In the group stage, Kerala defeated Bengal by two wickets. Kerala has scored 18 goals in five matches. Conceded six goals. Captain Jijo Joseph leads the way with five goals and six goals, including five in the semi – finals.
Kerala’s middle class is strong. Bino George and the team have to close the gaps in the defense. After losing to Kerala, Bengal’s goal is to win the 33rd title. This is the fourth time that Kerala and Bengal have met in the Santosh Trophy final.
Happiness with Bengal in 1989 and 1994. Kerala replaced it in 2018. Kerala is nearing its seventh title in the 15th final. Bengal can rejoice when it overcomes the fighting spirit of Kerala and the enthusiasm of more than a quarter of a million people in the gallery.
Last Updated May 1, 2022, 12:04 PM IST
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