1990–91 Santosh Trophy

The 1990–91 Santosh Trophy was the 47th edition of the Santosh Trophy, the main State competition for football in India. It was held in Palakkad, Kerala. Maharashtra defeated Kerala 1–0 in the final to win the competition for the second time. Kerala finished second for the fourth straight year.

1990–91 Santosh Trophy
National Football Championship
Tournament details
Country India
Venue(s)Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Palakkad, Kerala (final round)
Dates14 February 1991 – 10 March 1991
Teams10
Final positions
ChampionsMaharashtra (2nd title)
Runner-upKerala
Tournament statistics
Matches played23

The age restriction of 23 years was continued for this edition but removed from 1991–92. A separate tournament was started for that age group.[1]

Matches were held in four zones and eight teams qualified for the final round in Palakkad. Goa and Kerala received direct qualification as the finalists of 1989–90.

Final edit

Maharashtra1–0Kerala
Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium, Palakkad

References edit

  1. ^ Santosh Trophy : UP face MP in opener, Indian Express, 15 February 1991 (accessed 30 November 2023)
  2. ^ RSSSF

External links edit