A goal from Moses Lalrinzuala and a late penalty by Mirjalol Kasimov led Gokulam Kerala FC to a 2-0 victory over Dempo SC in the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26. This win elevated Gokulam Kerala to fifth place in the standings with five points from four matches, while Dempo SC sits at the bottom with two points.
Both teams made significant changes to their lineups for the match. Gokulam Kerala’s head coach Dimitris Dimitriou introduced four new players, including Lalrinzuala and Kasimov. On the other side, Dempo’s head coach Samir Naik also made four alterations to his team.
The game, initially a midfield battle, saw Lalrinzuala break the deadlock with a goal in the first half. Gokulam Kerala continued to dominate possession and create chances, with Kasimov sealing the victory with a late penalty. Despite some late efforts from Dempo, Gokulam Kerala held on for the win.
