In the second season of the Super League Kerala, Malappuram FC had a winning start. They defeated Thrissur Magic FC today at the Manjeri Payyanad Stadium with a score of 1-0.
The first half was fairly uneventful. In the second half, a penalty in the 71st minute broke the deadlock. Roy Krishna, a former ISL Golden Boot winner, successfully converted the penalty. Malappuram held strong in the closing minutes to secure their victory.