Super Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan begin campaign with 5-1 win over Gokulam Kerala
ATK Mohun Bagan began their Super Cup 2023 campaign with an emphatic 5-1 drubbing of local side Gokulam Kerala FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium, here on Monday.
ATK Mohun Bagan began their Super Cup 2023 campaign with an emphatic 5-1 drubbing of local side Gokulam Kerala FC at the EMS Corporation Stadium, here on Monday.
The two sides came into the game with 10 consecutive wins each and required a win to seal the title. The game at Kalinga Stadium itself was full of quality, with Sethu and Gokulam Kerala both producing brilliant passages of play.
The head coach went on to say that his team must accept their defeat and focus on their upcoming games.
Vincento Alberto Anesse's men took the lead through Luka Majcen (50') only for it to be cancelled out by a Pritam Kotal equaliser (53'). The Malabrians struck back with two quick-fire goals from Rishad (57'), Majcen (65'), and super-sub Jithin (89') to ensure they collected three points against the Mariners
Gokulam Kerala continued their formidable form and rubberstamped their place in the Indian Women's League (IWL) semi-finals with a game to spare.
Sabitra Bhandari's five-goal effort made all the headlines, with Agbo Esperence and Grace Lalhauhnar also scoring two late goals for Gokulam Kerala.
Punjab remain on second place with 14 points, three behind leaders Mohun Bagan, while Gokulam remain on 10 points.
It was the home side that dictated the tempo of the game right from the kick-off. With rigid pressing and stitched passes, Gokulam were looking to make the most of their attacking arsenal.
Marcus Joseph's brace helped Gokulam Kerela beat Mohun Bagan to win the oldest competition of Asia for the first time since FC Kochin won it 22 years ago.
Marcus Joseph in the 45+1st minute converted a penalty to give Gokulam Kerala the lead.
