How did Rajasthan qualify for the Santosh Trophy quarter-finals?

Rajasthan qualified for the quarter-finals by securing a 2-2 draw against Nagaland in their final group stage match.

When was the last time Rajasthan reached the Santosh Trophy quarter-finals?

This is the first time Rajasthan has reached the quarter-finals of the Santosh Trophy since the 1970s.

Who scored for Rajasthan in their final group match?

Amit scored Rajasthan's first goal, and captain Mukesh Choudhary converted a penalty for their second goal in the match against Nagaland.

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Rajasthan Football Makes History, Reaches Santosh Trophy Quarters

31 Jan

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Summary

Rajasthan advanced to the Santosh Trophy quarter-finals in Assam.
The team secured a spot by drawing 2-2 against Nagaland.
This marks Rajasthan's first quarter-final appearance since the 1970s.

Rajasthan Football Makes History, Reaches Santosh Trophy Quarters

Rajasthan's football team has achieved a historic milestone by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 79th Senior National Santosh Trophy Football Championship, currently held in Assam. The team secured their advancement following a dramatic 2-2 draw against Nagaland in their final Group A league match. This marks the first time in decades, since the 1970s, that Rajasthan has reached this stage of the competition.

The crucial group match saw Rajasthan take an early lead in the 17th minute through Amit, assisted by Altaf. Nagaland equalized in the 38th minute. Rajasthan regained the lead in the 65th minute via a penalty converted by captain Mukesh Choudhary. However, Nagaland secured a late equalizer with a penalty of their own in the 80th minute, ending the match at 2-2.