Triumphant Gokulam Kerala become first team to defend title in I-League era

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Gokulam Kerala FC became the first team in the I-League era to defend its title with a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a fitting finale in Kolkata on Sunday. Rishad P.P. put the defending champions ahead with his 49th minute strike to stun the partisan crowd of over 35,000 at the Salt Lake Stadium. However, the home team was soon celebrating as it found the equaliser in the 56th minute, when Marcus Joseph's terrific free kick deflected off Azharuddin Mallick and got into the net. Emil Benny, running into the final third after receiving a pass from Majcen and with no defenders in sight, found the back of the opponents' net

Triumphant Gokulam Kerala become first team to defend title in I-League era

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Times of India

Triumphant Gokulam Kerala become first team to defend title in I-League era

Football News: Gokulam Kerala FC created history by becoming the first team in the I-League era to defend its title with a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a

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News18 India

Triumphant Gokulam Kerala Become First Team to Defend Title in I-League Era

Gokulam Kerala FC created history by becoming the first team in the I-League era to defend its title with a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a fitting finale on Sunday

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The Hindu

Gokulam Kerala FC retains I-League title, first team in 15 years to achieve feat

Gokulam Kerala FC became the first side to retain the title since the I-League's inception in the 2007-08 season

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Indian Express

Triumphant Gokulam Kerala become first team to defend title in I-League era

Chasing a maiden I-League title, local heavyweights Mohammedan Sporting entered the match optimistic of getting the better of the in-form side from Kerala, especially with plenty of fans backing them from the stands.

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Firstpost News

Gokulam Kerala becomes first team to successfully defend I-League title-Sports News , Firstpost

Rishad PP, who plays as a defensive midfielder, put defending champions Gokulam Kerala ahead with his 49th minute strike to stun the partisan crowd of over 35,000 at the Salt Lake Stadium.

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Triumphant Gokulam Kerala become first team to defend title in I-League era

Kolkata:Gokulam Kerala FC created history by becoming the first team in the I-League era to defend its title with a 2-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting in a fitting finale here on Sunday. Rishad PP, who plays as a defensive midfielder, put defending

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