Karnataka defeated Lakshadweep 3-0 on Dec 20, 2025 in the Santosh Trophy, Men's National Football Championship(NFC) at Bangalore Football Stadium, Bengaluru, in a commanding display.
Nikhil Raj Murugesh delivered a tidy double strike for Karnataka in 8’ and 43’. Karthik Govind Swamy extended Karnataka's lead in the 90+3. The comprehensive scoreline underlined Karnataka's superiority.