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. 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. 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.


