Kochi FC Snatch Late Draw from Kannur Warriors in Super League Kerala
In a thrilling Super League Kerala encounter at the Nehru Stadium in Kochi, Forca Kochi FC fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Kannur Warriors FC in the dying moments of the match.
The visitors, Kannur, took the lead in the 17th minute through midfielder Pragyan Sundar Gogoi. A fine cross from Munmun Timothy found Adrian Sardinero inside the box, who quickly relayed the ball to Gogoi. The midfielder sent a precise left-footed shot into the bottom corner, leaving Kochi goalkeeper S. Hajmal helpless.
Kochi responded with determination, launching a series of attacks down the right flank. However, Kannur goalkeeper P.A. Ajmal made several impressive saves to keep the home side at bay. The visitors’ defense also played a crucial role in thwarting Kochi’s attempts to equalize.
As the match entered its final stages, the tension mounted. With just three minutes remaining, Kochi striker Dorielton Gomes raced into the box and was brought down by Ajmal. The goalkeeper failed to gather the ball cleanly, and Gomes pounced on the rebound to score the equalizer.
The goal sent the Kochi crowd into a frenzy, while Kannur was left to rue their missed opportunity to regain the lead in the league table. The draw leaves Kannur level with Calicut FC at the top of the standings, but Calicut has a superior goal difference. Kochi, meanwhile, climbed to third place, leapfrogging Thiruvananthapuram Kombans.
