Silapathar/Dhakuakhana (Assam), Jan. 22 -- Kerala and Meghalaya stole a march over the restin Group B of the 79th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, as they defeated Punjab and Odisha, respectively, here on Thursday.
Kerala defeated Punjab 3-1, while Meghalaya pipped Odisha 1-0. Meanwhile, in Dhakuakhana, Services and Services and Railways played out a 1-1 draw.
Kerala, along with Meghalaya, are currently at the top of Group B with three points apiece; the former are head on goal difference.
Services and Railways occupy third and fourth with a point each, while Odisha and Punjab are yetto open their account.
Exploiting the yawning gaps at the back, Kerala pummelled Punjab into submission with a 3-1 victory to get the...