Mohammedan Sporting and Gokulam Kerala engaged in a captivating end-to-end football match on Sunday night, with the Kolkatans emerging victorious 3-2. This triumph solidifies Mohammedan’s position at the top of the I-League standings.
The match commenced with Mohammedan taking an early lead in the 16th minute. Alexis Gomez’s skillful pass found Lalremsanga Fanai, who deflected the ball past goalkeeper Padam Chhetri. Eddie Hernandez, unmarked and with ample space, effortlessly slotted the ball into the net.
Seven minutes later, Mohammedan extended their advantage to 2-0. Gomez, receiving a short pass from David Lalhlansanga, unleashed a stunning strike from just outside the penalty area, sending the ball soaring into the top corner of the net.
However, Gokulam refused to be deterred and fought back before the interval. P.N. Noufal produced a brilliant solo effort, sprinting from his own half on a counter-attack and sending the ball into the far top corner.
The second half witnessed a resurgence from Gokulam. K. Abhijith’s superb cross was met by Nidhin Krishna’s stunning header, leveling the score at 2-2. Gokulam’s hopes of securing a point were dashed in the dying seconds when Lalhlansanga capitalized on some inadequate defending by Abdul Hakku to score the winning goal.
Despite the loss, Gokulam remains third in the standings with 32 points, six behind Mohammedan.
