Defending I-League champions Gokulam Kerala defeated a wasteful Mohammedan Sporting 1-0 to kick off their marketing campaign on a constructive be aware right here on Saturday.

Mohammedan’s Cameroon signing Auguste Somlaga struck the all essential objective within the fifty fifth minute to present them full factors, whereas the the Kolkata heavyweights did not make use of any of their alternatives.

After a goal-less stalemate within the first 45 minutes, the house aspect began with urgency within the second-half.

It was Somlaga who deceived midfielder Farshad Noor earlier than driving a low shot from exterior the field that slipped by means of the palms of Mohammedan keeper Zothanmawia.

The Black and Whites bought an opportunity to stage within the sixty fourth minute when Vanlalzuidika raided the Gokulam penalty space however the assault didn’t yield something.

Farshad Noor additionally bought an opportunity to double Kerala’s lead when he raided the Mohammedan field after some nice dribbling however his effort narrowly missed the goal.

Mohammedan appeared like working out of concepts and did not pose any actual risk to the Gokulam defence.

In the 83rd minute, Mohammedan skipper SK Faiaz had probability within the Gokulam field however his shot went straight to goalkeeper Shibinraj Kunniyil.

Gokulam Kerala will subsequent face Aizawl FC in an away fixture on November 18, whereas Mohammedan Sporting journey to play Punjab FC on November 20.

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