Nagaland United Sports Club (NUSC) suffered a narrow 1–2 defeat against Gokulam Kerala FC in its first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) home match at Chümoukedima Football Stadium on Saturday.
The match remained closely contested, with Gokulam Kerala FC taking the lead in the 18th minute through Chrislan.
NUSC fought until the final moments, with Zomuana converting a penalty in the 90+6th minute to bring the home side level and ignite hopes of a dramatic finish.
However, the late drama continued as V. Da Silva converted a penalty for Gokulam Kerala FC in the 90+9th minute, securing a 2–1 victory for the visitors.
Despite the result, the fixture marked a historic milestone for NUSC and Nagaland football, as the state hosted its first-ever IFL match.
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Final Score:
Nagaland United SC 1–2 Gokulam Kerala FC
Goals:
- Chrislan (18′) – Gokulam Kerala FC
- Zomuana (90+6′, Penalty) – NUSC
- V. Da Silva (90+9′, Penalty) – Gokulam Kerala FC
