Santosh Trophy: Punjab thrash Rajasthan to secure first win

MALAPPURAM: A dominant Punjab ran riot against Rajasthan, thrashing them 4-0 in the Group A clash of the 75th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy at the Kottapadi Stadium in Malappuram here on Wednesday.

Three second-half strikes which included a brace from substitute Tarun Slathia meant Punjab picked up their first win of the tournament.

The win meant Punjab roared back into contention in Group A. They will gain a lot of confidence from this victory and it will be needed when they face home side Kerala on Friday. For Rajasthan, it was a day to forget and they will need to get back in the right frame of mind ahead of their clash against West Bengal on Sunday. IANS

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