Substitute Britto PM's second-half strike proved to be the decisive goal of the game, after Melroy Assisi's headed goal was cancelled out by Churchill's Abdoulaye Sane at the end of the first half. Rajasthan defender Hardik Bhatt was sent off towards the end of the match after a second booka
Gokulam Kerala will play six of their home matches at the Payannad Stadium in Malappuram, Kerala, while the other five will be played at the EMS Stadium in Kozhikode, where they have already been playing in the previous campaigns.
The ISL side put past three with the help of Ogbeche (6'), Akash Mishra (45'), and Javier Siverio (68') whereas Rajasthan United FC managed to equalise with a goal from Martin Chaves (29', P) but it was too little to make any difference.
The Islanders started getting on the front foot from the get-go with their high-intensity pressing and found their first big chance in the first five minutes of the game
Emami East Bengal take the field next at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, to face Rajasthan United FC while the Indian Navy will be seen in action against ATK Mohun Bagan on August 31 at the same venue.
The Mariners under Juan Ferrando have significantly strengthened in the summer despite losing the likes of Roy Krishna, David Williams and Sandesh Jhingan.
The Jalandhar-born footballer will join the two-time Indian Super League champions after impressive showings for the I-League outfit, Rajasthan United FC.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Sreenidi Deccan FC's stunning 3-1 victory over Gokulam Kerala on Tuesday threw a spanner in the defending champions' works to reclaim their I-League crown as Mohammedan SC kept their end of the bargain with a 2-0 win over Rajasthan United earlier
Kalyani (West Bengal) [India], May 11 (ANI): Brandon Vanlalremdika notched up a brace as Mohammedan Sporting Club defeated Rajasthan United Football Club 2-0 on Tuesday in the I-League, here, at the Kalyani Stadium.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 9 (ANI): Mohammedan Sporting Club take on a strong Rajasthan United in the Championship Stage of I-League 2021-22 on Tuesday to put pressure on Gokulam Kerala as the Malabarians are on the brink of clinching back-to-back league titles.
Naihati (West Bengal) [India], May 8 (ANI): A hard-fought 1-0 victory for Gokulam Kerala over Rajasthan United restored the six-point advantage for the league leaders, here at the Naihati Stadium.