Match Report
In the standings it was Karnataka 2nd on 12 points, Tripura 5th on 4 — separated by 8. Tripura ranked just 32nd in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position. In league terms the two rates read 4.2/1 for Karnataka and 0.4/3.6 for Tripura (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.73.
Karnataka had won three straight. The five-game form split read 12/15 points for Karnataka against 4/15 for Tripura.
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. On the scoreboard, Karnataka led 5-0 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 10-0.