KPL: Blasters edge Gokulam to emerge champs
It was sweet revenge for Blasters who were pipped by Gokulam on penalties in the semifinal of last year's KPL.
It was sweet revenge for Blasters who were pipped by Gokulam on penalties in the semifinal of last year's KPL.
It was sweet revenge for Blasters who were pipped by Gokulam on penalties in the semifinal of last year's KPL.
Kozhikode: Kerala Blasters edged out hosts Gokulam Kerala FC 6-5 on penalties to clinch the Kerala Premier League (KPL) title here on Saturday.
The teams were tied 3-3 in regulation time.
It was sweet revenge for Blasters who were pipped by Gokulam on penalties in the semifinal of last year's KPL.
Gokulam finished runners-up for the second year running having gone down to Indian Navy in last year's final.
Daniel B J drew first blood for the home side in the sixth minute. However, Ronaldo A drew level for Blasters in the 13th.
Samuel L put Blasters ahead in the 22nd only for Daniel to make it 2-2 in the 41st.
Lalmuanzova regained the lead for Gokulam on the hour mark. But Ronaldo scored five minutes later to make it 3-3.
Blasters then kept their nerve in the shootout to be crowned the champion club of the state.