Super Cup 2023: FC Goa’s Guarrotxena strikes late to sink Gokulam

For a aspect that suffered a humiliating 1-5 defeat to ATK Mohun Bagan in its final match, Gokulam Kerala confirmed exceptional enchancment on Friday, by not conceding a aim until the ninetieth minute in its Group C recreation towards FC Goa within the Super Cup.

But, Gokulam nonetheless went down 0-1 towards the Gaurs, with Iker Guarrotxena netting a late aim. It was a spirited efficiency by the two-time I-League champion, taking part in at residence, towards the ISL aspect.

The Goans had been on the assault proper from the start and will have gone forward within the eighth minute, however Fares Arnaout’s header hit the woodwork, off a free-kick by Noah Sadaoui, who would go on to have a superb recreation. Soon after, Guarrotxena’s try on the aim off a nook kick proved too large.

The residence workforce was defending fantastically, and goalkeeper Ok. Shibin Raj was excellent underneath the bar. But, a defensive error by Abdul Hakku noticed Noah profitable the ball and Guarrotxena scoring off a rebound.

A change in schedule means the final two matches in Group A will probably be performed on the identical time. So the match between Sreenidi Deccan and RoundGlass Punjab has been moved to Manjeri. The recreation between Kerala Blasters and Bengaluru FC will probably be performed right here.

Both matches will kick off at 8.30 p.m.