Kozhikode: Defending champions Chennai City FC edged past Gokulam Kerala 3-2 in a thrilling I-League clash at the EMS Corporation Stadium here on Thursday.
In the 24th minute, Gokulam got a free-kick just outside the box but Marcus Joseph’s shot went straight to the keeper. In the 33rd minute, another chance came Gokulam’s way when a ball from the right flank was met by a weak header by Henry Kisekka and was easily cleared by the Chennai keeper.A change in formation worked wonders for Chennai in the 45th minute when a through ball from the left of the mid-field went through three Gokulam defenders to Fito Miranda, who swiftly slotted it home to put the visitors in front against the run of play. (IANS)
