Crislan da Silva strike puts Gokulam Kerala on top of IFL table
Gokulam Kerala FC defeated 10-man Rajasthan United FC 1-0 in their Indian Football League match on Saturday.
Gokulam Kerala FC secured a 1-0 victory over Rajasthan United FC at the Vidyadhar Nagar Stadium on Saturday, according to reports from Hindustan Times, The Tribune and ANI. The win moved the two-time champions to the top of the Indian Football League (IFL) standings with six points from two games.
Brazilian player Crislan da Silva scored the winning goal in the 68th minute. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award after he lifted the ball over goalkeeper Amrit Gope following a long ball from Sarthak Golui.
The match saw a significant turning point in the 78th minute when Rajasthan United FC player Novin Gurung received a straight red card. Gurung was sent off for bringing down Crislan da Silva as the striker was running towards the goal.
Rajasthan United FC played the final stages of the match with 10 men. Despite efforts from Pranjal Bhumij to find an equaliser in the closing minutes, Gokulam Kerala FC goalkeeper Shibin Raj made key saves to protect the lead.
Rajasthan United FC remains at the bottom of the table without any points this season. Gokulam Kerala FC will next play Nagaland United Sports Club in Dimapur on November 14, while Rajasthan United FC travels to Rourkela on November 15.