From the onset, Gokulam Kerala, who finished third in the previous season, asserted themselves aggressively, nearly scoring within the first minute through Nacho Abelado\u2019s effort, which narrowly missed the mark. This early chance set a dynamic tone for the visitors, indicating their intent to dominate proceedings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sreenidi Deccan, the runners-up from last season, showed their mettle by absorbing the early pressure and gradually imposing their rhythm on the match. Their efforts bore fruit when Lalromawia capitalised on a defensive lapse by Gokulam\u2019s Mashoor Shereef and Nidhin Krishna. After an ineffectual clearance from Angel Orelien\u2019s pass, Lalromawia found the back of the net, giving the hosts a temporary lead and boosting their confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The game\u2019s intensity further escalated in the second half as Gokulam returned with renewed vigour. Their persistence paid off in the 60th minute when Martin Chaves struck a powerful right-footer after Sreenidi\u2019s Jagdeep Singh failed to clear a cross effectively, setting up V.P. Suhair for the assist. This goal equalised the match and shifted the momentum in favour of Gokulam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the match neared its conclusion, Gokulam took the lead for the first time with Nacho Abelado making amends for his earlier miss. Capitalising on a poor clearance by Sreenidi\u2019s Emboklang Nongkhlaw, Abelado\u2019s precise left-footer found its target in the 84th minute.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The game\u2019s intensity further escalated in the second half as Gokulam returned with renewed vigour. Their persistence paid off in the 60th minute when Martin Chaves struck a powerful right-footer after Sreenidi\u2019s Jagdeep Singh failed to clear a cross effectively, setting up V.P. Suhair for the assist. This goal equalised the match and shifted the momentum in favour of Gokulam.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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