The 2017 Santosh Trophy Final was the 71st final of Santosh Trophy, the football competition contested by regional State associations and government institutions under the All India Football Federation. It was contested between Goa and West Bengal on 26 March 2017 at the GMC Stadium in Bambolim. Bengal beat Goa 1–0 in extra time, with the only goal being scored by Manvir Singh.
| Event | 2016–17 Santosh Trophy | ||||||
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| Date | 27 March 2017 | ||||||
| Venue | GMC Stadium, Bambolim | ||||||
| Attendance | ≈5,000 | ||||||
Background edit
West Bengal went into the final with a record of 31 wins from 41 Santosh Trophy finals and Goa with five out of eleven, with the two teams sharing the trophy in 1982–83. They met six time previously in the final, and Bengal had won five. Goa, however, won their last meeting, in 2008–09.[1] Bengal had defeated Goa the last time the latter hosted the competition, in 1995–96.[2]
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Statistics edit
| Overall[4] | Goa | West Bengal |
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| Goals scored | 0 | 1 |
| Total shots | 12 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 8 |
| Ball possession | 48% | 52% |
| Corner kicks | 3 | 7 |
| Fouls committed | 15 | 15 |
| Offsides | 1 | 7 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
References edit
- ^ "Goa look to stamp authority over Bengal on Mega Tuesday as Santosh Trophy and I-League clashes beckon". goal.com. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ Chandran, M. R. Praveen (25 March 2017). "Santosh Trophy: Goa, Bengal renew old rivalry in the final". Sportstar. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "West Bengal Beat Goa to Lift 32nd Santosh Trophy". All India Football Federation. 26 March 2017. Archived from the original on 26 March 2017. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "WEST BENGAL VS. GOA FT". us.soccerway.com. Retrieved 26 March 2017.