Churchill Brothers regain top spot with a hard-fought win

Raia: Churchill Brothers continued to impress in the I-League 2024-25 as they eased past Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 at the Raia Ground, here, in Goa on Friday. The winners led by a solitary goal at the breather.

The victory, highlighted by goals from Lalremruata Ralte and Kingslee Fernandes, reinforced Churchill Brothers’ status at the top of the I-League table, with 26 points from 13 matches. They are two points ahead of Namdhari FC, who will play their 13th outing on Saturday against Shillong Lajong FC.

For Gokulam Kerala, M Soosairaj reduced the margin in the added time of the match.

Churchill Brothers demonstrated on Friday why they are one of the high-scoring teams this season as they pushed their goal count to 26. The match was a testament to their relentless attack and strategic play, which has seen them notch eight wins this campaign so far.

Gokulam Kerala, on the other hand, suffered their second consecutive loss. They struggled to find their rhythm and managed only two shots on target throughout the match, reflecting their frustration and sixth position in the standings with 19 points. IANS

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