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Durand Cup 2023: Kerala Blasters FC 3 - 4 Gokulam Kerala FC at Full Time - Highlights
Gokulam Kerala FC beat Kerala Blasters 4-3 to win the first 'Kerala derby' in a Durand Cup Group C match.
Kerala Blasters vs Gokulam Kerala FC
Gokulam Kerala FC beat Kerala Blasters FC 4-3 in the maiden 'Kerala Derby' on Sunday to become overhelming favourites in the 2023 Durand Cup Group C. With this win, GKFC are on top of the table in group C with 6 points from 2 matches. Durand Cup 2023 Points Table
The first half saw four goals, three from Gokulam and one from Kerala Blasters. The second half began with a piledriver by Abhijit K which took Gokulam's lead to 4-1. But then, KBFC struck back with goals from Prabir Das and Adrien Luna to lead to an intense last 20 minutes. GKFC, however, held on to claim bragging rights of having won the first derby.
As it happened:
Live Updates
- 13 Aug 2023 9:18 AM GMT
16' GOAALLL!
Gokulam takes the lead. It is Bouba who puts the Malabarians ahead. Nili Pedromo takes a corner and Bouba connects it with a well placed header.
GKFC 1 - 0 KBFC
- 13 Aug 2023 9:15 AM GMT
13' Still deadlocked!
Gokulam sitting back a bit right now to defend the Blasters. KBFC trying to pressure the defense to break the defensive line.
- 13 Aug 2023 9:08 AM GMT
6' Free kick for Gokulam!
A free kick is awarded to GKFC for a foul on Alex Sanchez from Jeakson Singh. It is cleared to safety.
- 13 Aug 2023 9:05 AM GMT
3' A high intensity affair right from the start!
Gokulam Kerala and Kerala Blasters both are pressing high trying to force errors from each others defence lines.
- 13 Aug 2023 9:00 AM GMT
KICK OFF!
The ball is rolling at the Mohun Bagan ground, Gokulam Kerala playing from left to right.
