Kannur: Thiruvananthapuram Kompans FC defeated Kannur Warriors FC in the Super League, winning 3-1. Bispo scored two goals, while Muhammad Jasim added one for Thiruvananthapuram. Kannur’s only goal came from Asiyar Gomez, and all goals were scored in the second half.
This match was a sweet revenge for Thiruvananthapuram, having lost to Kannur in their first encounter of the season. While Kannur showed a strong performance in the first half, they switched from a 4-3-3 formation to a 3-4-3 in the second half, making two substitutions. This was Kannur’s first defeat of the season, leaving them with two wins, three draws, and one loss, totaling nine points and placing them fourth. Thiruvananthapuram, with two wins, one draw, and three losses, now has seven points, sitting in fifth place.
With this victory, Thiruvananthapuram Kompans kept their semi-final hopes alive. Kannur made five changes from their previous match, switching formation to 4-3-3. Players like Sayid Muhammad Nidal and others replaced key players such as Muhammad Sinan and Asiyar Gomez.
Thiruvananthapuram also made several changes in their lineup, with seven players swapped in the 4-3-3 setup. New goalkeeper Satyajit and defenders like Roch D’Arujo and Abdul Bajish came into the team.
The match started with Kannur Warriors gaining momentum quickly. In the first few minutes, a corner from Abin Das was almost converted by Lavsamb, who headed it just wide. In the 10th minute, Kannur had a close chance, but their long ball was cleared by Thiruvananthapuram’s defense. The first free kick of the match was awarded to Thiruvananthapuram in the 13th minute, but Bispo’s shot hit the wall and went out. Kannur had a crucial chance in the 15th minute, but a shot by Shijin went over the goal post.
As the game progressed, Thiruvananthapuram gained more control. In the 47th minute, they scored the first goal when Jasim netted the rebounded shot after a save from Kannur’s goalkeeper. Five minutes later, they got another opportunity, but the Kannur goalkeeper made a great save.
Kannur made two substitutions early in the second half, attempting to regain control. They shifted their formation again but struggled to capitalize on scoring chances. As the match unfolded, Thiruvananthapuram scored their second goal through Bispo in the 69th minute and increased their lead when he scored again in the 85th minute.
In a heated moment, Kannur’s captain Adrian received a red card in the 86th minute due to a dispute. However, Kannur managed to score a consolation goal in the 98th minute thanks to Asiyar Gomez’s free kick.