Tag: I-League

Gokulam Kerala’s I-League campaign concluded on a high note with a resounding 6-1 victory over TRAU on Friday. The triumph, however, came too late for Gokulam, as Mohammedan Sporting had already secured the title.

The two-time champion finished with 42 points from its 24 games, while Mohammedan has 52 points and Sreenidi Deccan 45, both with a game in hand. TRAU, which ended at the bottom of the 13-team league, has 13 points.

Gokulam’s skipper Alex Sanches opened the scoring in the 19th minute, capitalizing on a fine pass from P.N. Noufal. Noufal, who has been one of the standout players in the tournament, continued to impress, scoring in the 28th and 34th minutes to give Gokulam a commanding 4-0 lead at half-time.

TRAU managed to pull one back through Issahak Seidu in the second half, but injury-time strikes by Matija Bobovic and Nikola Stojanovic sealed the emphatic victory for Gokulam.

Despite the impressive performance, Gokulam’s title hopes were dashed by Mohammedan’s consistent form throughout the season. The Kolkata-based club has been in dominant form, winning 16 of its 23 games and drawing only three.

Gokulam’s victory over TRAU serves as a consolation for the team, which has shown glimpses of its potential throughout the campaign. The club will now look to build on this performance and challenge for the title next season.

Gokulam Kerala’s hopes of securing a full three points at home against Real Kashmir were dashed in a 1-1 draw on Sunday. The former I-League champion had conceded goals in the dying seconds of its previous two matches, but this time it managed to avoid a similar fate.

Despite a promising start, Gokulam found itself trailing midway through the second half when Gnohere Krizo capitalized on a defensive lapse to give Real Kashmir the lead. However, the host responded swiftly, with Matija Babovic equalizing just three minutes later thanks to an excellent pass from P.N. Noufal.

Gokulam enjoyed a 61% possession advantage in the first half and earned several corner kicks, but it failed to convert its chances. The second half saw both teams waste numerous opportunities, with the draw ultimately a fair reflection of the match.

The result leaves Gokulam in third place on the I-League table with 33 points, one behind Real Kashmir, which has played a game less. Mohammedan Sporting remains the league leader with 41 points, while Sreenidi Deccan is second with 36.