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Holders Gokulam Kerala: Gokulam Kerala FC’s campaign to win the title fourth time in a row started on a disappointing note as they were held goalless by former champions Sethu FC in the opening match of the Indian Women’s League (IWL) 2023-24 at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Friday.

On the other hand, Sethu FC coach Kanan Vitthal Priolkar has surely returned to the dressing room a satisfied man. He spoke about his ambition to snatch a point in the away outing and he achieved his purpose successfully, no matter how unspectacular his defensive tactics were.

Sethu, champions in 2018-19, executed their gameplan perfectly but were certainly assisted by the sheer uncertainty displayed by Gokulam, especially at the upfront. Unlike the free-flowing side they were last season, the home side often looked clueless despite having the lion’s share of the exchanges.