Match Report
The table read 4th (Andamans & Nicobar, 0 pts) against 1st (Kerala, 9 pts), 9 points apart. Andamans & Nicobar had been under-performing their position — 32nd on five-round form against 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.33/5.33 for Andamans & Nicobar and 6/0.33 for Kerala (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Defeat had followed defeat for Andamans & Nicobar — three in succession. Defeat had not touched Kerala in 6 games. Recent form was uneven: 3/15 points for Andamans & Nicobar, 13/15 for Kerala.
On the scoreboard, Kerala led 3-0 at the break; 6 second-half goals set the final 0-9.
Goal scorers
Kerala: T. Vibin (64'), Arjun Jayaraj (70'), Safnad (80'), N. Gilbert (81'), S. Kalliyath (85'), Safnad (90'), Jesin TK (45'), Jesin TK (45'), N. Gilbert (39')