Dempo SC's Stunning Comeback Crushes Gokulam Kerala's Title Dreams

Dempo SC made an incredible comeback to defeat Gokulam Kerala 4-3 at the EMS Corporation Stadium. Thabiso Brown's hat-trick wasn't enough for Gokulam, needing other results to claim the title. Cristian Damian Perez's last-minute goal sealed the win for Dempo in a thrilling match that shattered Gokulam's championship hopes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 07-04-2025 19:59 IST | Created: 07-04-2025 19:59 IST
Dempo SC's Stunning Comeback Crushes Gokulam Kerala's Title Dreams
Gokulam Kerala and Dempo SC in action during I-League 2024-25 (Image: AIFF media). Image Credit: ANI
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Dempo SC staged a remarkable rally to triumph over Gokulam Kerala 4-3 at the EMS Corporation Stadium, despite being two goals behind early in the match on Sunday. The thrilling encounter culminated in Cristian Damian Perez's injury-time winner, ruining Gokulam's bid for the championship title.

Gokulam Kerala had the perfect start with Thabiso Brown's early double goals giving them a commanding lead. They appeared dominant, especially when Real Kashmir's score against Churchill further strengthened their title ambitions. Despite the bright prospects, a tenacious Dempo side leveled the scores by half-time through goals by Cristian Perez and Kapil Hoble.

The second half saw Dempo capitalizing on a numerical advantage after Gokulam's Mashoor Shereef saw red. Didier Brossou and Perez ensured Dempo overcame Thabiso Brown's hat-trick for Gokulam. The match concluded with Dempo sealing a remarkable defeat of the title-hopefuls, ending Gokulam's dreams in dramatic fashion.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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