Diamond Harbour FC dominated the game against Gokulam Kerala FC, securing a 5-2 win in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 at Kalyani Stadium. Bouba Aminou initially put Gokulam Kerala in the lead, but Diamond Harbour’s Luka Majcen equalized before Hugo Díaz’s two quick goals and strikes from Jobby Justin and R. Ramdinthara sealed the victory. Rahul Raju scored Gokulam Kerala’s second goal, with Hugo Díaz named Player of the Match.
Diamond Harbour FC finished Round One at the top of the table with 22 points from nine matches, while Gokulam Kerala FC remained in the bottom four with eight points. Kibu Vicuña and Dimitris Dimitriou made strategic changes to their teams, with Diamond Harbour starting strong and maintaining possession, despite Gokulam Kerala creating better chances.
The game saw intense action, with both teams creating opportunities. Gokulam Kerala took the lead through Aminou but Diamond Harbour quickly equalized with Majcen’s goal. The second half witnessed a flurry of goals, with Díaz scoring twice and Rahul Raju pulling one back for Gokulam Kerala. Diamond Harbour’s Jobby Justin and Ramdinthara added to the scoreline, securing a convincing win.
