Christy davis

EMS Corporation Stadium: Matija Babovic scored a brace to help Gokulam Kerala FC beat Aizawl FC 4-3 at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode, on Thursday to move to the third spot in the I-League 2023-24 table. The teams were locked 2-2 at half-time of the match, which ultimately proved to be a seven-goal thriller.

Babovic scored in the 29th and 64th minute while Nikola Stojanovic (43’) and Pitu Viera (70’) scored one each for the home side. Lalbiakdika (20’) and LAlrinzuala (84’) scored for Aizawl; Gokulam’s Akhil P. (45’) scored an own goal.

With this win, Gokulam Kerala now move up to third in the I-League table, with 36 points from 20 outings. Aizawl FC, on the other hand, remain 11 points clear of the relegation zone, having played 18 matches, with 21 points.