It was the maiden KPL title for the Kochi-based club, while KSEB had to settle for the runners-up spot for the second successive season.

It was the maiden KPL title for the Kochi-based club, while KSEB had to settle for the runners-up spot for the second successive season.

It was the maiden KPL title for the Kochi-based club, while KSEB had to settle for the runners-up spot for the second successive season.

Kozhikode: Golden Threads FC edged out KSEB 2-0 after extra time to emerge victorious in the Kerala Premier League (KPL) at the Corporation Stadium here on Sunday.

Captain Ajay Alex broke the deadlock off a free-kick in the second period of extra time (109'), while Issahak Nuhu made sure of the win in the final minute of the summit clash.

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It was the maiden KPL title for the Kochi-based club, while KSEB had to settle for the runners-up spot for the second successive season.