Ranjan put Kerala ahead in the 20th minute. Kolkata fought back and drew level in the 40th minute through Krishna Ghosh Roy.
Rafiq Shaikh scored the match-winner for Kerala with few minutes remaining for the final whistle.
Kerala in final
CALANGUTE: Kerala Veterans defeated Kolkata Veterans 2-1 to move into the final of 3rd all-India Veterans football tournament, organized by Tuff Veterans in association with PVC Parra, at Dr Gustavo Monteiro ground, Candolim, on Friday. Kerala led 1-0 at half time.
