Kolkata: Must win. Don’t lose ഗോ Gokulam Kerala is under pressure today for the final match of the group stage of the AFC Cup. Gokul, who finished second in Group D, are in a position to win today. If Gokulam wins and ATK draws or wins the ATK-Mali club match, Gokulam will advance to the group stage.
If this is the case then maybe Gokul has the upper hand. ATK, who lost to Gokulam Kerala in the first match, topped the group following defeating Basundhara Kings by four goals in the second match. Gokul’s miscalculations came following he lost to Mali by one goal in the second leg. All three teams in the group have won each match, so everyone has three points. So the final match in the group will be a bit tough.
Gokulam Basundhara will take on the Kings at 4.30 pm at the Salt Lake Stadium. With all the players in the Gokulam line-up in full fitness, coach Anne and the team are hoping to beat the Basundhara Kings. Forwards Jordan Fuller and Luka Mezzian, midfielders Emil Benny and Jitin, and defenders Mohamed Owais and Amino Bouba are all in good form. Captain Mohammad Sharif, who controls the game in midfield, is also in good form and confident. Therefore, the Malabarians are hoping to win today’s match by a good margin. The match will also be televised live on Starsport 3.
Today, the match is crucial for ATK Kolkata as well. First place in the group is important. They are the only ones who qualify. Despite currently in first place, salvation is only possible if they beat the Mali team by a large margin today. They came back strong in the second match from the exhaustion of losing 2-4 to Gokul in the first match.
